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By Kelly lVluraci STAFF WRITER

After 30 years in its current facility, Novi will have a new library.

The $16 million bond proposal for a 60,000-square-foot library was approved Tuesday by 64 per­

cent of voters. - "I have children that are younger and I think it's something important," said Novi resident Kathy Berg.

Berg was one of the 3,930 vot­ers in favor of the proposal on the Nov. 6 ballol.

Even though Berg is willing to pay the estimated annual millage rate of .26 mills, she was encour­aged to know the city might absorb the cost.

Novi city council members approved a resolution July 23 to

maintain the city property tax rale of 10.5416 mills, pending the pas­sage of the bond.

Due to the city's current and projected financial position, Council believes the library con­struction millage can be absorbed through fiscal inanagement plan­ning, meaning no additional cost to voters.

Aside from outlining a tentative payment plan, supporters of the new libraiy have been anticipat­ing this moment for months,

In August, members of the

library board and city staff were selected to serve on the building authority to make decisions regarding the construction, design and funding of the library project.

"It's designed as a committee with a series of city representa­tives and library representatives," said Mark Sturing, who is one of the two library board representa­tives on the building authority.

Optimistically, the building

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V e t e r a n s l i o n o r e d M o n d a y

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Wor ld War II vets B i l l Frayer, left, and George Russe l l j o i n Vie tnam War veteran Tom lWcLaughlln In a f lag-fold-lng ceremony dur ing last Monday ' s Veterans Day ceremohy at the Novl S e n i o r Center. •

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About 100 patrons and resi­dents of the Novi Senior Center celebrated Veterans Day a week early last Monday wiih a spe­cial ceremony.

"i reminisce back a lot. It brings back a lot of memories," said Staff Sgt. Gedrge Russell. "You wonder where some of the fellas are you were with. They're all spread oiit in Texas, Ohio, New York. You don't know i f they're all alive until you meet or call somebody to find out."

Russell, 87, served in the Army Air Corp. from Dec. 1941-45, acting as a supervisor for loading bombs and ammuni­tion onto P-47 and B-l7 aircraft.

Military service ran in the

family, as Russell's father served in World War I and his son Donald, 61, was later stationed on the edge of Cambodia during the Vietnam War.

During World War II, Russell spent much of his time in service in the western United States and England.

"I was sent to an English base to study their Lancaslers, which were big bombers like the B-17,-',Russell said. "Buzz bombs [German aircraft] would come over and you could hear them coming for miles. The only thing you had to worry about was when the motor shut off."

Bil l Frayer, who also served during World War II, was dressed in full uniform as he spoke to the dining hall full of attendees.

"At 18,1 went into the Navy and trained at great lengths," he said. "In Guam, we saw the plane take off to drop the first atomic bomb."

Staff Sgt. Tom "Sarge" McLaughlin was stationed in Guam as part of the Army. His tour was during the Vietnam War, When he served from Feb. 1965-Feb. 1968. He was also stationed in Vietnam, Fort Knox and San Francisco during this period.

"I sat through 20-some scud attacks. We picked up shrapnel off the roof. The concussions were blowing the lights off .the ceiling," McLaughlin said. "We had a lot of Detroit and Oakland County cops in our unit."

After his stint with the Army was complete in 1968,

McLaughlin signed on with the Michigan Army National Guard, where he served on active duly from Jan. 1969-Feb. 1972. He then served full-time from Jan. 1982-1999 and part-time from 1999 until last week, when he tumed 60 on Oct. 31 and fully retired.

During his time in the service, he handled administrative, logis­tic, military police and chemical operation duties while partici­pating in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm from Nov. 1990-Oct. 199 f I and Operation Joint Endeavor in Bosnia and Germany from Nov. 1995-Sept. 1996.

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Novi police said arson is the cause of a fire destroying a piece of Novi's history from Grand River Avenue last Tuesday morn­ing.

The 19th century building on the south side of Grand River Avenue, east of Meadowbrook Road, was the former Whitehall Nursing Home.

Originally built in 1867, the vacant structure was set to be demolished by A and .R Demolition.

According to chief David Molloy of the Novi Police

Department, law enforce­ment offi­cials became sus­picious when the blaze erupt­ed on the older build- Ted G . Patrick II ing set for demolition.

Investigators of the Novi police and fire departments began ques­tioning Ted Gordon Patrick II, 36, the owner and operator of A and R Demolition, and his staff about the suspicious, origin of thd firq.

Police said staff interviews, in combination with those of the owner's friends and acquaintanc­es, led to the Oct. 31 arrest of Patrick, from Farmington Hills.

"I think the success of the investigation was a result of the

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By Chr i s Jackett STAFFWRITER

What's your image of Novi? If it can be captured in a photo­

graph, the Novi Historical Commission is looking for you.

Time is still available to submit entries for the commission's My Hometown Novi 2007 photo com­petition.

The contest costs $5 per entry, witli a live-entry maximum per photographer

Participants can win $100, $50 and $25 prizes, or receive the dis­tinction of "People's Choice," an award voted on by thoseattending the post-competition photo exhi­bition at a yet-to-be-set date.

Winning photographs will also be published in the Novi News.

Chances of winning are based on the number of entries.

Last year's contest included 28 photographs, with Novi resident Margaret Schmidt taking home first place.

"We were very pleased with the creativity, variety and range of photos submitted last year, but we would like to see even more entries this year," .said Kathy

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• F R I D A Y

What do James Bond, diamonds and the Novi Parks Foundation have in common? Everything. From 7 p.m.-midnight, Rock Financial Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., wil l play host to the first "Diamonds are Forever" black tie gala and awards presentation put on by the Novi Parks Foundation. The evening wil l fea­ture hors d'oeuvres, a strolling dinner, dessert buffet and refreshments along with live ejitertalnment, a silent auc-tion, casino gaming and appearances by W Y C D - F M (channel 99.5) radio personalities Rachael Hunter and Grunwald. The evening, which costs $125 per person or $200 for a couple, will wrap up with the presentation of the third annual Hugh and Kathy Crawford Award, pre­sented annually to a volunteer in the community who dis­plays outstanding service, leadership and support to the

Novi Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department. For tick­ets of more information, contact the Foundation at (248) 255-2608.

• SATURDAY

Get ready for some crowd par­ticipation at Wise Guys Comedy Club, 40380 Grand River Ave., as J i m Hamm talks up his brand of animated, fast-paced comedy His act wil l feature music, facial dex­terity and voice inflections to get the crowd going. Admission costs $lO Friday and Saturday, $8' on Thursday. Call Wise Guys Comedy

Club at (248) 919-3216 for show times and reservations. Visit www.wiseguyscomedyclub.net for more informa­tion.

• SUNDAY

Sunday is 11/11, a day some may con­sider lucky. Il is also Veterans Day,

•although the day will be observed Monday by many businesses. Make a vet­eran lucky by spending time with diem. U you don't have a neighbor or relative who is a veteran, get in touch with Paralyzed Veterans of America, 40550 Grand River Ave., at (248) 476-9000 to see i f you can volunteer your time to help make someone else's day a litde better.

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By Chris Jackett STAFF WRITER

One of Ihe harde.sl parl.s of buying a new home in the current ni;iri;et i.s moving out of an old home, but Randy Wenheimerand ilunler Pasteur Homes have a solution.

"The idea was simple. We wanted lo sell homes in this m;ir-fiel. Talliing to our sales man­agers, we asked 'what do we need.'' The common theme is people have two mortgages." said Wcrtheiiiier, presidcnl and chief executive officer of Hunter I'a.sieur Homes. "If you buy a home from us. we'll buy your old home for 90 percent market value."

Hunter Pasteur Homes owns Ihe Knightshridge Gale subdivi­sion on Napier Road, south ol Grand River Avenue, in Novi, as well as communities in Ciarksion. Van Buren and 'I'psilanti. The "Guaranteed .Sale" program, which began in M.iy, has already sold 20 homes.

"We buy Ihe old home and (you buy the) new lioriie the exact same day so you never have 10 have two morlgage.s," Wertheimer said, adding that buyers remain in Iheir old homes during the six lo seven months It lakes lo build the new residence. "Anybody who's had iheir home on Ihe m;irkcl for six months will sign before 1 finish this sen­tence."

Wcrlheinier said many homes are selling for below their appraised murkel value because of Ihe lough real estate niarket. so the program is a win-win for both parties.

Additional programs

Hunter Pasteur Homes aiso offers a "Renl-lo-Oiin" program where residents can rent a home for 12-, 18- or 24-month periods before deciding whether or not to purchase Ihe home. To m.ike Ihis process even easier, and more appealing lhan aparlmcnls, renlers are ;ible lo build cquily loward purchasing the home lioiii Ihe money they use to pay rent.

"One-hundred percent of the down payment you give us. iilong with 20 percent of rent, goes loward equity on buying the home," Wertheimer said, a process Ihal can save $6,000 a year to put loward the purcha.se, based on the $2,000-3,000 rent prices. "We've .seen a big uptake in the last three months."

The pair of programs has helped Knighlsbridge Gate and Hunter Pasteur Homes lo become one of the few success­ful properties during the real estate slump.

"We've sold 90 homes in the past 14 months. It's the hottest selling homes in the state," Wertheimer said. "The first

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"We're a solutions-based builder. If they have a job, a down payment and a desire to live there, we' l l make i l hap-' pen."

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Knighlsbridge Gale, which has 348 lots available for develop­ment, is a "one of a kind commu­nity in southeast Michigan," according to Wertheimer.

The homes range from 1,900-2,900 sqinire feel and cost $280-340 thousand to purchase. The varying Iloor plans offer poten­tial homeowners three or four bedrooms, a half bathroom and two or three full bathrooms. The subdivision also has a communi­ty pool and clubhouse that resi­dents are welcome to use.

Along with granite countertops and various olher upper tier fea­tures. Wenheimer describes the homes as including things you'd find in a niillion-doilar home.

"We have an iPort station where you can dock your iPod and play il throughout the house. You can control things all from one panel," he said.

If Ihe features and sales pro­grams aren't selling points, Wertheimer said the area alone is enough lo draw families in.

"We think the Novi, Northville, South Lyon area and Grand River (Avenue), Novi Road and 10 (Mile) to 12 Mile (roads) corridor arc great for growth and where families want lo live. From hospitals lo shop­ping centers, to great schools in all of those communities," he said, noting that plans for anoth­er nearby coniniunily are in Ihe works.

St. John Providence Hospital, Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk and Twelve O.aks Mall .-ire all within a five-minute drive of Knighlsbridge Gate. Wertheimer noted.

"It's exciting lo be in a com­munity where there's activities like that," he said.

Novi News staff writer Chris Jacket! can be readied at (248) 349-1700. ext. 122 cjackell@gannelt.coni. •

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Poll workers noticed the lack of attendance as voters slowly trick­led in throughout the course of election day Nov 6.

Whether due to unopposed can­didates running for city council, inclement weather or a lack of community interest among voters, 18 percent of Novi's registered voters headed' to the polls Tuesday.

Of the 34,116 registered voters within die City of Novi, 6,229 ballots were cast.

Although the voter turnout was low, more than 3,000 absentee ballots were requested prior lo the election.

"We've aheady issued almost 10 percent of our registered voters whh absentee ballots," Cornelius said last week. "This just happens to be a high number of absentees for a local election. We're happy

to see tfiat because that means people are interested in local elec­tions."

This was the first time In Novi's history to have all diree council candidates and die mayor mnning unopposed in die election.

Mayor David Landry received 5,022 votes, Kathy Crawford received 4,647, incumbent candi­date Bob Gall had 4,293 votes and David Staudt received 4,132 votes.

Council members will be sworn in at the TUesday, Nov. 13 city council meeting.

Candidates chosen for the South Lyon Community School District Board by Novi residents were Douglas Curry and Ann Knauer-Bizer with 33 votes and David Taulbee with 29 votes.

Donald Beagle ran unopposed for the partial-term board member position for the South Lyon School District and received 39 votes from City of Novi voters.

There were no major complica­tions at the polls, despite this being the first election since die July Michigan Supreme Court ruling requiring voters to present valid photo identification.

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S u s a n Whitehead, right, prepares to drop off her f in ished ballot at Novi 's Precinct 12 at N o v i Meadows Elementary Tuesday morn ing .

authority unanimously selected Ihe architectural and engineering firm BEI Associates Inc. with Diamond and Schmiti for the new Novi Public Library.

"They have been approved, so the first step would be to actually approve the architectural con­tract," Sturing said.

Once die contract is approved and site plans are agreed upon, a construction contractor must be selected.

Interim library director Mary Ellen Mulcrone said to allow a few months for the completion and approval of die designs before breaking ground.

"They'd like to have plans ready to go in the spring," she said.

With die hiring of incoming library director Julie Parkas, Mulcrone will return to her former posidon of assistant library ditecloL

According to Sturing, tentative­ly, construction will begin by the middle of 2008 and die building complete by early 2010.

"That's an aggressive schedule, but it's a schedule that would be nice to achieve," he said.

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After being second in com­mand at Baldwin Public Library for the past five-and-a-half years, Julie Farkas is ready to take the lead as director of the Novi Public Library.

"There is so much new in Novi, it's very exciting," Farkas said. "I'm looking forward to bringing . new Ideas and new services to Novi."

The library board unanimously selected Farkas, 35, to fill the position of former library director BrendaLussierSept.29.

Mary Ellen Mulcrone, who has been serving as interim director since February, will return to her previous role as assistant director. \i^^s Farkas wraps.,up heLdujies

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"My first challenge is to get to know the staff and get to know the people in the commu­nity," she said. "I 'm open to get­ting us out there as much as possible. Making a stronger community connection is one thing I have been asked to focus on."

Among die many accomplish­ments during her time in Birmingham, Farkas participated in developing a strategic plan for the Baldwin Public Library, which gave the community a clear idea of the library's goals.

"I've had a niqe career in man­agement," she said, noting her involvement, widI die Baldwin Libraiy renovation; an experience which may prove, to be beneficial widi die passage of die library bond.

"The library may not be in die best space right now but they are doing a great job. I think dley're doing some fantastic things." '

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cooperation with the police department, fire department and Oakland County Sheriff's Department," Molloy said.

According to invesdgation find­ings, it is believed Patrick under­bid ihe demolition contract and caused die fire to alleviate a finan­cial hardship.

"The cause and origin is still under investigation," Molloy said.

Patrick was arraigned last Friday in front of 52-1 District Court Magistrate Andra Dudley

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Mutch, chair of the Novi Historical Commission. "We are looking forward to seeing Novi as seen dirough the photographers' lens in 2007."

Eligible photographs may not be altered and will Ik judged as a single group. The deadline has been extended to Dec. 28.

"The Historical Commission encourages everyone to enter this competition," Mutch said. "It is a great opportunity for any-

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munity with lots of diversity," she said. "We definitely should be considered the information hub, really connecting the library widi die community."

Farkas is looking forward to having die library sunrounded by the high school, police depart­ment and civic center.

"It seems we're on a little bit of a campus dlere," she said. "It's convenient. I do see a huge bene­fit to being close to them."

With endiusiasm, Farkas faces die new challenges and experi--ences being director of die Novi Public Library has to offer - even if it means less extracurficular reading time for her.

"I 'm jealous because my hus­band is doing more (reading) dian I am," she said. "You sometimes read more of die technical stuff dian the pleasure stuff, but dial's what vacations are for. My hus­band says I become a hermit."

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The pre-exam conference was expected to be held yesterday in fi-ont of 52-1 District Court Judge Dennis Powers to determine wheUier there was probable cause to believe a crime was comInitted and whedier diere was probable cause to believe Patrick commit­ted die crime.

The felony offense carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.

No one was injured in die fire. The fire department responded

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Novi Netvs staff writer Kelly Murad can be reached at (248) 349-1700, ext 103 or kmurad @ganneit. coin.

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one who takes photos, whether amateur or professional, young or older, new-to-Novi or lifelong resident, to share his or her vision of Novi, receive recogni­tion for their work and win a cash prize. "Entries wil l be added to our growing collection of images that illustrate life in our community - the people, places, events and natural envi­ronment - and used in future exhibits and publications."

Novi News staff writer Chris Jackett can be reached at (248) 349-1700, ext. 122 or cjackett@gannett.com.

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Dr. April 1;. Taiilhce :ind Fiiniiliiko'i'ulci were m;irricd May 12 during ;in ouldoor wedding and receplion al Lumiere Gardens, Indianapolis. Bob Bovd officiai-ed.

Tiie bride i.s iiie daughter of Suzanne Weaver, of Novi, and the laic Ray Tauibee. Site graduated from Novi High School in i993, from Eistem Michig;iii University in 1997 with an occupational ther­apy degree ;ind from the IndianapolLs School of Medicine in May 2007. She i.s currently serving her inlcmship and resi­dency at Indianapolis University.

The groom is the .son o f Shizuhiko and Katsuko Yuki of Japan and A l and Chris Hlinak, his American host family, of Chicago. He graduated from DePaul University in 2002 with a bachelor of art.s and secondary education degree and from Concordia University in May 2007 with a m>isteLs in education-

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Street Novi,

The Novi Parks Department

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entries and participants.

For more information

regarding the Ringing in the

Holidays event contact Derek

Smith, recreation supervisor at

(248)347-0474.

al leadership. He is currently employed in Indianapolis as an assistant principle.

The matron of honor was TaIa Tauibee and bridesmaids were Melanie Laurie, Malia Savarino, Melissa Bender, Simone Pilon and Carrie Suhy. The flower girls were Sara Turner O""'*"") and Morgan Tauibee. The best man was Kazuhiro Terada and groomsmen were Daniel Turner, Daniel Heise, Brian Hlinak, Jeremy Hlinak and Masao Shimizu. The ring bearer was Calvin Tauibee.

The ncwlywed's reside in Indianapolis.

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Tina and Thomas Parrish of

Novi announce ihe engagement of their daughter Christina Young of Grand Rapids to Tom Juntunen of Minnesota.

The bride-elect is a 2000 gradu­ate of Novi High School, and a graduate of Grand Valley State University where she earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing. She is currently employed at St. Mary's Hospital, Grand Rapids.

The groom-elect is a 1995 grad­uate of Jennison High School, Grand Rapids. Currently he is employed ai UPS.

A wedding is planned for fall 2008.

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Tom and Chris Ringo of Salem Township are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Michelle loBnsttGawley

Michelle is a 1999 graduate of South Lyon High SchooL She grad­uated from Michigan State Univeisity with a bachelor's degree in communications. She is cuirendy employed as an account executive for the advertising firni Campbell-Ewald.

Brett is ihe son of l-ouis Gawley of Grosse Poinie Woods and Diana and Allen Waldman of Malibu, Calif. Brett is a graduate of North Fannington High School >md gradu­ated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's degree in advertis­ing. He is employed as an associaie creative cinxtor for ihe advertising firm JWT/Team Detroit.

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Former Nov i E x p o Center owner K e v i n A d e l l wants to reopen the idle property as a trade-center like bus iness .

By Kelly iVIurad STAFF WRITER

The issue of using the former Novi Expo Center as a trade cen-lcr-like bu.siness is expected to appear on the Zoning Board of Appeals agenda for il)e fourth lime Jan. 8.

After two hours of discussion Monday night, ihe board motioned to (able the topic for the purpose of oblaining additional information requested during ihe meeting: ' ' . ' { •

p..^.*,.v^„J%n'Adejll^^i:" of ....^Mfirfer Exiib'Geiiitei-^;tb open the 320,00ff-squarc-foot facility at Novi Road and Interstate 96 as the Novi Trade Center.

The property is currently zoned EXPO, Exposition DLsirici, and Adell cannot open his, business without clarifying the usage under Ihe zoning ordinance.

Among the boiird's many reque.sis to be addressed at the January meeting, parking was the most critical concern.

"Unless they can show ade­quate parking contiguous to the site, I'm going to have a hard time voting in favor of this," said Zoning Board of Appeals member Breni Canup.

Cuaently, ihe property contains a total of 937 on-site parking spaces.

Despite city officials declaring zoning ordinances do not permit the opening of a trade center-like operation, Adell has been adver­tising and selling vendor space since July.

B*o. _^ p8fttiorii..„ Appeals for.release of a previous decision denying the use of a retail trade center at the build­ing, or, alternatively, a use vari­ance.

If the Zoning Boih-d of Appeals chooses to change the previous use decision, Adell plans lo open ihe trade center for its firsl show as soon as possible.

'Tdon't care if it's May, June or July," he said. "I'm successful because I don't give up."

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Wyckhuyse named chief operating officer

George Wyckhuyse was n-imed chief opeialing officer of the Epoch Restaurant Group that includes Tribute in Farmington Hills . Forte in Birniingliam, Latitude in Bay Hiirbor, Knot Jusi a Bar in Bay Harbor and Omena. Epoch Evenis Caiering and Orange Tree Golf Course in Orlando, Fla.

Wyckhuyse continues as prin­cipal incniber of Wyckhuyse and Associiitcs Accounting and Consulting Firm. He has worked since tlie 1970s as :i consultant for the Wisiie family which owns the Epoch Rcstauiiini Group.

Wyckhuyse holds a bachelor's degree from Wayne State University and pieviously served in the 82nd Airborne in ' 'ietnam alier high school.

Attorney Relocates

Sandra M . Larson P L L C , Altorney al Law is please to

announce the I'elocalion of her practice, effective Nov. 5, to 41740SixMilc Road, Suite 102, Northville, 48168, telephone (248) 912-3300, fax (248) 912-3301, web .site www.SLarsonLaw.com.

Southiworth appointed adjunct Instructor

Novi resident Thomas Soulhworlh was appointed adjunct instructor of management at Walsh College. He is senior product development manager for TR. Soulhworlh, L L C , in Novi.

Founded in 1922, Walsh College is Michigan's largest graduate business school. The College offers upper-division undergraduate and graduate busi­ness and technology degrees and certificate programs lo 4,600 stu­dents at campuses in Troy, Novi and Clinton Township, as well as online. For more information, visit www.walshcollege.edu.

Daly named business services manager

Telcom Credit Union named Linda Daly as busi­ness services manager. This is a newly creat­ed position, and Daly will be responsible for rolling out Telcom's new Business Services product offer­ings. She has mare than eight years of credit union experience with Telcom, most recently in m>irketing in a community rela­tions and business development role. She iilso has experience as a sales director, leading a team of more than 30 sales people.

Telcom Credit Union is a $450 million full-.servicc credit union with more than 41,000 member-owners. Telcom is headquartered in Novi, and has branches in Berkley, Canton, Livonia, Oiik Park, Novi, South Lyon and Soulhfield. The credit union hjis been meeting ils members' finan­cial needs for more than 71 year.s, and offers membership to busi­nesses and individuals through­out the southeast Michigan area.

To learn more about Telcom or its new Business Services package, contJict Linda Daly al (248) .S96-4466. '

Renaissance Gardens names new rehabilitation manager

Jean Landrevillc, Renaissance Gardens adniinistriitor. announced the appointment of Lori Bowie, of Holly, as rehabilitation manager at the community's newest building. • Bowie joins Fox Run afier a long-term career at William Beaumont Hospital. Most recent­ly, she was occupational therapy supervisor for inpatient services in Royal Oak.

Bowie earned a bachelor of sci­ence in occupational theriipy from Western Michigan University where she minored in gerontology .and psychology. She also received an a.ssociales of arts al Schoolcraft College in the area of certified occupational therapy a.ssistant and a neurodevelopmenl technique cer­tification from the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Reniiissance Giudens, the new heqlth care facil­ity encompassing assisted living and skilled nursing caic, completes the full specu-um of services offered by Uie retirement commu­nity.

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The Novi Police i)epaiinient responcied lo a .sibpeclcd iioinh threat al die high school 1-riday aflernoon, oflicials .said.

According lo Novi Police Chief David Molloy. a slaff iiieniher found the words "bomb in the skuol" wrillen on a balhrduni Mall of an upper level boys lavatory.

Molloy said lhe .scluiol was placed in lock down and the slu-denls were Kepi in dieir cla.ss-rooius.

The iiiili:il .search «';is complet­ed within 4.v.'i0 minutes and a bomb w;is nol ilelecled.

Students were dismissed al reg­ular lime, but. due lo a swim nieel .scheduled in the aijualic center. :i more Iboniugii search w:is con-dueled using explosive dugs.

According Ki Molloy. ibere are no suspects al Ihis lime, but a SI.000 reward is being offered llmiugli Crime Stoppers, leading lo the arresl and cuiiviclion of lhe guilty parly.

Anyone wilh information should call (Slid) SPliAKiJP.

Suspected credit card thieves spotted at Denny's

According lo Gannetl News Service, a man and woman nus-peded of using a stolen credit c;ird were captured on a surveil-hince camera buying hre:iklast ;u Denny's on Novi Road and Intersiale yfi on Sepl. 2H.

The card was among several items stolen from a vehicle earlier lhat morning in Wesl UJoomlicld.

Anyone who can provide infor­mation reg;irding Ihe crime should contact the Wesl Bloonificld police al (24,S) ';7.'i-8905.

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Pre-devil's night destruc-tion

Two separate instances of mali­cious deslruclion of properly occurred between 4:.TO p.m. Oct. 29 and 9:.1() a.m. Oct. .30. near Cider Mi l l Road, reports s:iid.

• According lo the police repoils. ;i lesidcnce on Edgewood Drive, belween S. Edgewood Court and Cider Mil l Road, had windows in two of the vehicles broken oul belween p.m. ()cl. 29 :md 7 a.m. Ocl. .30.

The black C M C Yukon, which v\'iis parked in lhe driveway, had llie re;ir halch window and righl rear (|uarler window broken, as well as deiils on Ihe window frame ;in.d h;ilcli. reports said.

The black Lincoln Zephyr, which w:is parked curbside, jusl norlh of lhe driveway had lhe rear window ;ind righl rear door win­dow broken :ilong wilh denis to lhe molding surrounding lhe win­dow, reports said.

The resident said he lefl his wallel in one of llie vehicles overnighl. bul nolhing W,K miss­ing from either vehicle.

According to lhe report, llie semi-circular depression of lhe glass on the Yukon looked as if the window had been broken out wilh die swing of a baseball bal.

• The residents on Cider Mill Road, belween Beck Ro:id and Riverview L;ine, had the window broken oul of tlieir red Cadillac Seville STS. report.s said.

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belween 4:.30 p.m. Oct. 29 and 9:30 a.m. Oct. 30, the rear win­dow of the Cadillac was broken out along with ;i dent lo the lefl rear door window and scuff marks on both hack door windows.

Police said the marks appeared lo haie been allempts to break the windows on the rear doors.

As Willi the previous incidenl, nothing appeared to be missing from the vehicle and ihere are no suspects al ihis lime, reports said.

Retail fraud at Lord & Taylor Police arresled a woman for

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woman, via surveillance cameras, select two pairs of Lucky Brand silver earrings while in Ihe jewel­ry department.

As the woman left the luea. she passed several cash registers, making no atlempj to pay for the merchandise, and proceeded lowardlhe upper level [larfcing lot entrance, reports said.

When the loss prevention offi­cer stopped her outside the store, lhe woman handed him one of the earrings and altcmplcd to disciud the other on the ground, reports said.

The eiurings totaled S56 and the Novi Police Department was called 10 the scene lo aiTcsl Ihe woman forrelail fraud.

Vehicles targeted In Twelve Mile Road Crossing at Fountain Walk parking lot

Two separate vehicles were broken into while parked al

Twelve Mile Road Crossing at Fountain Walk Oct. 27, reports said.

• Between 5:30-7 p.m., a maroon C M C Yukon was parked in the lot outside Chuck E. Cheese when the rear driver-side window was broken out, reports said.

Two pairs of sunglasses, sever­al compact discs and a DeWalt tool set were stolen from the vehi­cle, report.s said.

According to the officer, Fountiiin Walk security made a report of the incident to check the parking lot surveillance videos.

• Belween 3-8 p.m., a black Mercury Marauder had the front driver-side window broken out while parked in the lot near Modern Skate, reports said.

According to the report the items stolen were: a Pioneer Stereo-CD player, $400; a Cobra Radar Detector, $110; black leather compact disc case, $20; and compact discs worth $800.

The estimate for the window was $500, reports said.

According lo police, there was no physical evidence found at ihe scene and no suspects at this time.

Fountain Walk security was reviewing video surveillance, reports said.

Anonymous artist in town A resident on East Lake Drive

between 13 and 14 Mile roads made a report of malicious dcsu-uction of property occiIrring between 11 p.m. Ocl. 26 and noon Oct. 27.

The resident noticed fluores­cent red paint splattered on the steps of his deck, reports said.

The officer thought the paint W.IS possibly from paint ball guns, but no empty casing was found, reports said.

According to police, there are no suspects or witnesses at this time.

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B r i a n ' s s t o r y : R e t u r n i n g s o l d i e r s d e s e r v e m o r e f r o m s o c i e t y

Pholo by JOHN HEIDER/Novi News

Unlted States Army veteran Br ian Daniels show/s the tat-too he got after being the sole survivor of a four-man crew bloviin apart by an improvised exp los ive device in Iraq i n 2005. The tattoo features depic t ions of the d o g tags of members of h i s platoon that were l<illed in lraq and the day they died. At the top is a Purp le (Heart, w h i c h he rece ived for being wounded in battle.

By Pam Fleming STAFF WRITER

Brian Daniels may be only 21 year.s old, but in a lot of ways he's lived a lifetime.

Hit by a bomb while an Army soldier serving in Iraq, he was the only one of four who survived in dieir Humvee.

"I was only in for two yeiiIs, and 1 spent about 13 mondis of dial dnie learning to walk again," he said.

Although he lives in Lansing, Daniels made die trek to Nordivillc last week to tell his story to readers of die Northville Record.

He was encouraged to do so by Mark Sutton of Plymouth and Doug Williams of Mason of the Miuine Corps League. Sutton is incoming junior vice comman­dant of the league's detachment in Northville.

Williams is legislative director for the league and legislative affairs chair for ihe American Legion in Michigan, representing about 274,000 Michigan veterans.

"Our primary concern is lo sec to i i that these young people who m coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan are taken care of ade­quately by the Veterans Administration," Williams .said. '

Cost to us will be $600 bil-lion

Over the next 60 years, the cost to American taxpayers will be an estimated $600 billion to handle the needs of our wounded war­riors. For every one soldier killed overseas in Operation Iraqi Freedom, 16 are injured.

"We've lost 4,000 guys in this

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world. One of his favorite memo­ries is from time spent in Paris. Now retired, he is in his fourth year of service as dispatcher and scheduler of transportation at the Novi Senior Center.

" l l sort of reminds me of Army stuff with the administrative, accounting and scheduling duties," he said.

McLaughlin said he still keeps in touch wilh about 80 percent of veterans he's served with, some who are currently in Iraq, through e-mail and annual meals.

"Everybody keeps in touch and watches out for each odicr. It's part of die Corp., die belief's inslilled," he said. "People who haven't served nted lb understand what (Veterans

Day) means lo lhe veterans, ll's nol jusl a day off ll's a day lo remem­ber lost comi:ides .and keep in touch wiUi thase still lu-ound."

Sunday is the 88th anniversary of Veterans Day since it was intro­duced by President Woodrow Wil.son in 1919 as Aimi.slicc Day

The date was set when an armistice, an agreement to cease fighdng, W.IS signed lo end World War Ion the 11 di hour of die l ld i

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current war, so that's 4,000 times 16 or 64,000 soldiers when it conies to those injured," Sutton said.

"We are not a proactive society when it comes lo providing for lhe needs of the people we commit to battle," Williams said. Their needs include housing, transportation, education, medical benefits.

How he was Injured On Nov. 6, 2005, Daniels' unit

was uncovering one of the largest caches fiom Iraq to dale jusl west of Taji when they heard an explo­sion. That's when his platoon ser­geant was killed, which began a series of unfortunate events for his unit.

On Nov, 15, while traveling between two checkpoints, about a 2-inile roiile, lliey decided lo do a snap TCP (traffic control point) to check cars for explosives and weapons. After checking a couple of vehicles, they got back in the truck, with Daniels seated behind the driver.

Another Hunivee drove across a driveway ihey'd all walked many limes wilh no incidenl. Then, while crossing the same drive, Ihey were hit.

"Everything slowed w.ay down, and I just heard 'lick, lick, tick,' which is what a Humvee sounds like when it's lurniiig," Daniels .said.

When he leaned forward, he saw Sgt. James Estep curled up in a ball. When Estep sat back, his chest exploded. Daniels felt fire go down his throat, then hciu-d nolhing else.

"Tlie next diing 1 knew, I'm look­

ing down at die burning Uuck from die air, and 1 p;issed oul," he said.

When he came to a couple of minutes later, his right foot was next to his lefl leg, and he was about 150 feet away from the liiick in a ditch.

He couldn't feel his right leg and screamed for help. His best friend at the time, Sgt. Clarence Floyd, heard him and oiime to help him, putting a tourniquet on his leg.

Receiving the Purple Heart While in the hospihil at Fort

Campbell, Ky., Daniels received a Purple Heart for wounds suffered in combat and learned that their gunner, Alexis Roman-Cruz, had died in the air. Because of a sand-slorm, the crew couldn't land the plane. The other Iwo in his Humvee had died instantly.

"Everybody in that Humvee died but me," Daniels said.

He later learned Floyd had been shot in the back of the head by a sniper when he decided lo take over someone's guiu-d shift 15 minutes eariy.

"He saved me, and then he was gone," Daniels said.

He's gol a rod, 10 screws and two nails in his foot, which hurts all the lime. He can't feel Ihe bot­tom of his foot, has flashbacks almost daily, hortible nightmares, is on medication, sees a psycholo­gist and attends group therapy through the Veterans Adniinislralion.

He has a new girlfriend, Karis OIney of Liinsing, lhat he niel after his former high school sweetheart and he broke up.

How you can help vet­erans

Doug Williams of Mason, who represents thousands of Michigan veterans, as legislative affairs chair for the American Legion In Michigan, said citizens can help the plight of Injured soldiers returning from the. war in Iraq. Here's how:

• Write legislators to stop cutting funding for veter­ans.

• Elect legislators who support veteran funding,

• Donate to local veter­ans' groups, such as the the Marine Corps League, American Legion, VfW and others.

• Hire veterans.

"1 became a different person after 1 got injured," he said.

As a soldier who made il back from Iraq, his message is to be thankful that our young men and women arc serving their country.

"You can'l be for the troops find against the war," he said.

Now, the Lansing native, whose had 10 surgeries on his fool, works parttiiiie at Whitehall Jewelers in Lansing and will start on a political science degree next fall. He hopes lo serve his coun­try as an elected official some d.iy.

"We hope he can come back and make some changes where Ihey need lo be made," Williams said.

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Thursday, November 8,2007-NOVI NEWS 9A

SA NOVI NEWS-Thursday Novembef 8,2007

J u d g e p e n s b o o l i a b o u t i g n o r a n c e a n d r e s o l u t i o n

By Chris Jackett STAFF VffllTER

When Michael VVarren began writing "America's Survival Guide: How to Stop America's Impending Suicide by Embracing Our First Principles" more than a decade ago, it was based off a gut instinct. Now, he knows better, and how right he was.

Currently an Oakland County Circuit Court judge of five years and a stale board of education member the three years prior. Warren h;is experienced a wide range of people, many with one thing in common.

"I have been concerned for a number of years regju'ding the general ignorance of citizens and stuilcnls in rcgiird to government,"

he said. "When 1 first started writ­ing it, I had an instinctual belief that the public had a problem. Since then, there have been a number of studies that have backed up my gut instincts,"

Warren said his work with the courts and educational systems have both helped him to better understand people and the driving forces behind their behaviors.

"Every day is a new adventure. There was no one episode where I had a hot moment. Through ihe course of working every day, I saw the hidden threads," he said. "Being a judge gave me an under­standing of specific (subjects)."

He used choosing a jury as an example; also noting defendants' lack of education has an influence on their involvement in cases.

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"When we pick a jury, [here's often a great reluctance of the

jurors to serve. A lot come in and don't realize the importance," Warren said. "I give an overview of ihe history of jury and they kansfofm into jurors excited and eager lo serve. It's a 15 minute process."

Warren said the operations of government and the historical sig-nificajice of the past is lost on many Americans, Both are areas he touches on in "America's Survival Guide."

"July 4th we eat apple pie and do fireworks, but don't ihink of the meaning behind it," he said of ihe American holiday's signifi­cance.

His book touches on a number of subjects. The first portion of the three-part book summarizes the First Principles and how

America grew from the days of its forefathers in a section enti­tled "America's Impending Suicide."

This leads into the second part of his book, discussing America's history and current crisis more in depth, before wrapping up with a third section suggesting resolutions for improvement through "educa­tion, legal, holiday, media, non-profit and political reform."

"When I was on the state board, it became clear that we do nol have an emphasis on civics and history in schools. We need to teach history and civics as a number one priority. Right now, it's way down the list," Warren said. "My recommendations go from kindergarten to law school.

We need to make sure it's taught nol just once, but continuously.

"We need to test Americans on history and civics. The media needs to spend less time on Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan and more time o;i those issues. Voters can spend more time on these issues,"

Information on Wanen's book is available at www.americassur-vivalguidccom, where those interested can preview the first 35 pages and order the book, which Is also available at Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble. Retail price is aboul $16.

Novi News staff writer Chris Jackett can be readied at (248) 349-1700, ext. 122 or cjackett@gannett.com.

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liconomic Oevelopment Corporation (EDC) and Lawrence Teclinological University will parliier to hosl "Green Building 1(11," a presentation about devel­oping and constructing cco-Iricndly buildings. The presenta­tion will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. in llie Novi Civic Center Council Chambers. 45175 W. 10 Mile Road. The event is offered free of charge and regislralion is nol rcijuired.

l-'eaiured presenter and Lawrence Tech professor Joseph Veryser will give insight lo con-Uadors. realtors, developers and busines.ses on how going green lessens the impact commercial buildings have on human health and the environment. Veryser serves Lawrence Tech as the uni­versity architect responsible for llie coordination of the campus master plan. He is certified as a leader in energy and environ-meiilal design accredited profes­sional (LEED AP) and is a licensed real estate broker in Michigan.

Green Building 101 corre­sponds with Ihe unanimous, recent approval by the Novi city council of a resolution encourag­ing green building pr.iclices through voluntary participation and private developments by mak­ing the LEED Standards Novi's officiaf greeii building- criteria. LHF.D St:indards are the n.itional-ly accepted benchmark for the design, conslniclion and opera­tion of high performance green buildings.

The City of Novi Economic Development Corporation con­sists of nine members appointed

by city council members. They serve as a resource for business development within the City through the review of industrial revenue bonds and for other eco­nomic development initiatives. For more information, visit the Cily of Novi's Web silc at www.cilyofnovi.org.

Cassis receives awards, fegislator of the year

State Sen. Nancy Ca.ssis (R-Novi) was aw.arded the Public Service Award from Ihc Michigan Elcclric Cooperalivc Association (MECA) for her work on the Michigan Business Tax, which was eiiacled this summer as a rcpkicement for the Single Business Tax.

"I am honored and humbled that the M E C A has presented me with this award for my years of service first as House Tax Policy chair and now as Senate Finance chair," Cassis said. "Michigan Electric Cooperatives are an important part of our economy and electric industry, providing power to more than 650,000 Michigan citizens."

In her work on die MBT, Cassis helped ensure ihe tax allows elec­tric cooperatives to deduct the purchase of electricity and natural gas from their gross receipt.s. This amendment helps reduce the lax burden on cooperatives and their customers.

Cassis also received Ihe

Legislator of ihe Yeiu' award from the Independent Accountants Association of Michigan for her work on behalf of small business­es across the state.

The association praised Cassis for her "dedicated service to Michig;in's small business com­munity and (her) tireless efforts as chair of the Senate Finance Committee."

Cassis accepted the aw;ird al a ceremony in Novi. She gave brief remarks before an audience of more than 300 people attending a seminar on issues related to feder­al taxation.

IVIDOT seei(s State Transportation improvement Program comments

The Michigan Department of Transportiition (MD(3T) is giving Ihc public a final opportunity to comment on a draft document that will serve as a four-year planning document for Ihe stale. After announcing a list of projects in July, MOOT is now posting the draft 2008-11 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) to the Internet

projects on the list are on slate highways (roads wilh I, US Jnd M designations).

The STIP has been submitted for approval lo two federal agen­cies. Review by the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration is done concurrently during ihis final public review period and MOOT cxjiects to hear from the federal agencies no later than Nov. 30.

SWOCC studios wins pro­gramming awards

Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) congratu­lated the winners of its 22nd Annual Government Programming Awards. The Awiirds recognize excellence in broadcast, cable, multimedia and electronic programming pro­duced by local government agen­cies. This year, NATOA received more than 1,200 enhies rcpre-•seming 180 agencies from 31 stales across the country and Canada.

SWOCC Studios Legislative Update took a third place NATOA Programming Impact Award.

In the Philo T Famsworth Regional Awards, SWOCC Studios also placed in seven pro­fessional categories and SWOCC Studios Public Access producers

IVIayf lower's Premier Relocation LLC receives awards

Premier Relocation LLC, Novi, an agent of the nafionwide house­hold goods carrier Mayflower Transit, was honored recently by the van line for excepfional pro­fessional performance. The recog­nition was conferred during Mayflower's 2007 Convention wilh more than 400 Mayflower representatives in attendance.

Announcement of the recogni­tion, conferred as part of van line's annual awards program, was made by Mayflower President Richard H, McClurc,

Mayflower Transit, wiUi head­quarters in suburban St, Louis, is one of the nation's largest house­hold goods movers and maintains a global network of 600 affiliated agencies. More informafion aboul Mayflower Transit and ils servic­es can be obtained through Mayflower's Web site at www,mayflower,com.

n in i ty Health physicians named "Top Docs"

A total of 52 physicians from Trinity Health's three member hospitals were named Top Docs for 2007 in the Ociober. issue of

are recognized experts in the fields of behavioral medicine, car­diology, emergency services, neu-roscience, oncology, orthopedics, primary cire and women's health. They are representative of the more than 2,100 physicians who practice medicine at St. Joseph Mercy Health System, Ann Arbor; St. Mary Mercy Hospital, Livonia; and St. Joseph's Mercy Oakland, Ponfiac.

Following is a list of the Trinity Health physicians who were named. Addiction Medicine: Carl Christensen, MD, PhD and Herbert Malinoff, MD (St. Joseph Mercy Health System); Michael Fox, DO (St. Mary Mercy Hospital). Cardiology: Cheng-Chong Lee, M D and Chaman Sohal, M D (St, Mary Mercy Hospital), To contact these or any other physician, please visit Trinity Health's Physician Directory al www.trinity- healUi.org/physicians.

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In October 2004, Maybury State Parl< farmer J o h n Beemer i s shown leading his Be lg i an p l o w horses Andy, left, and Beauty to their barn stalls after so ine field work. At that t ime, farmer Beemer was to retire from opera t ing the park 's work ing farm. After that c o m i n g winter 's fire destroyed Mayfaury's barn, he returned the following spr ing .

Wi th his two horse Percheron team, farmer J o h n Beemer cuts and rakes s o m e hay in a field near Maybury Farm in A u g u s t 2005,

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i th M a y b u r y F a r m , y o u c o u l d a l w a y s count o n three things: fa rmer John Beemer, the k id s a n d the Icids.

A s the m a i n caretaker o f the fa rm at M a y b u r y State Park, B e e m e r c o u l d always be seen c h a s i n g after k i d s o f a l l types

and s i ze : both the human and the baby goat k i n d . H e ' d feed and care for the baby goats and w o r k on nutu i ing

the farm-smarts o f the other k ids w h o f locked to his farm eveiy week f rom schools , churches and c u b scout packs .

C h i l d r e n w h o ' d never stepped o n a real w o r k i n g farm before w o u l d take away f r o m their t i lne wi th farmer Beemer k n o w l e d g e o f what t ime o f year they 'd plant the co i 'n , h o w sheep are sheared o f their w o o l , h o w p i g s stay w a r m i n the fieez-i n g temps o f winter , and what commands made his B e l g i a n p lowhorses move in the field.

The first t ime I s a w John Beemer , the dun­garees-wearing M a y b u r y farmer was busy wi th a group o f k ids f r o m N o r t h v i l l e ' s O l d Vi l l age Schoo l . B e e m e r was i n v o l v i n g the students, some wi th mul t ip le p h y s i c a l and mental handi--caps, in the day- to-day operat ions o f the farm:

feeding the ch ickens , co l l ec t ing eggs and spreading straw in the b a m .

That was 1998, and I was there to take photos for a N o r t h v i l l e R e c o r d article by W e n d y W h i t e o n Beemer receiv­i n g an award f rom the M i c h i g a n Federa t ion o f the C o u n c i l for E x c e p t i o n a l C h i l d r e n for his w o r k w i t h the students from O V S .

T h e exci ted shouts o f youngsters were as m u c h a given wi th B e e m e r and M a y b u r y F a r m as were the c rows o f roosters, the l o w o f cows and neighs o f those B e l g i a n s . E a r l i e r this year, i n June, I photographed h i m patiently feeding a baby goat whose M o m d ied dur ing delivery a l l the w h i l e e x p l a i n i n g What he was d o i n g to a cur ious group o f school k i d s .

In M a r c h , I photographed John a n d his w i f e . N o r m a , as they took a group o f chi ldren f rom P l y m o u t h i n a horse-drawn w a g o n out to M a y b u r y ' s "sugarbush" o f trees to learn how maple syrup 's made. The k ids got to wa tch and help out as John and N o r m a carefully d r i l l e d holes i n the maples , attached the spi les and col lected the tree's sap.

O v e r the years, I 've been to M a y b u r y many t imes and recorded wi th m y camera how J o h n and N o r m a Beemer and their hordes o f volunteers pass o n the k n o w l e d g e o f what makes our communi ty ' s farm t ick . K n o w l e d g e not just for, but perhaps most enthusiastically rece ived by a l l those thousands o f l i t t le feet scampering around the b a m , corrals and fields o f M a y b u r y .

I k n o w M a y b u r y w i l l cont inue, bu t ' fo r me, i t w i l l be a li t t le

less fo r hav ing lost such a good hos t and teacher l i k e John

Beemer . In the February 1998 art icle i n the R e c o r d , t a l k i n g about the

h o n o r g iven to h i m for his w o r k w i t h O l d V i l l a g e ' s ch i ldren , B e e m e r conc luded: "I think i t ' s great, but I d o n ' t th ink I should be get t ing it . I don ' t deserve i t , these g u y s " ( m o t i o n i n g to the O V S k id s he lp ing out) do."

J o h n Beemer is photographed in 1998 with a flock of lVlaybury Farm sheep, ln that year, he and the farm were deal ing with a pack of w i ld d o g s that were at tacklng and k i l l ing the sheep when they were pastured.

Farmer J o h n Beemer hois ts a lamb lnto h i s a rms In this pho to from 2005. The Maybury Fa rm w a s just d a y s away from re-openlng after a lot of hard work fol lowing the fire.

Norma Beemer helps Cor inne McCarthy, 7, tap into a maple tree dur-Ing a vis i t to Maybury Farm th is pas t March . A group from P lymouth ' s New Morn ing S c h o o l toured the farm to learn how maple syrup 's made f rom start to f in i sh .

More online • To see a video of John and Norma Beemer

leading a maple sap gathering expedition in Maybury's woods this past March, go to lwww.northvillerecord.com and look for "Online Special" to view the Northville Record's archived video.

Photos and story by John Heider / Northville Record stajf photographer

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P a A v i e w m e d i a s p e c i a l i s t r e c e i v e s a w a r d E l e c t i o n p u b l i c h e a r i n g q u i e t

Jcnnii'er Kramer. Parkview liiemenlary School media spccial-i.st, reccnily recdw(i the Marj' Anne Paulin Award for Reading Advocacy. The award is named in honor of a (irelcss cru.sader for lit­eracy and qualily children's litera­ture with Ihe purpose to iicknowl-edge e.templary leadership and advocacy in in.stilling a life-long love of re:iding in children and young adults. The award was given to Kramer at the Michigan Association for Media in liducation (MAME) conference.

Michigan Association lor Media in iuiueation is an inde­pendent, professional association 0/ libniry media speciali.sis dedi­cated to educational, literary and technological exceiience in library/media services in Michigan's schools. M A M E is an affiliate of the American Association of School Librarians, a division of the American Library Association, and an alTdi-ale of the International Society for Technology in Ldiication.

Kramer's mission in the Parkview media center is to make reading enjoyable and interesting, instilling a life-long love of read­ing in her students. Tier genuine love of literacy shows in the big and little things .siie does every­day.

FranidiII Road Christian School outreach projects

l-ranklin Koad Christian •School, located in Drightmoor Christian Church in Novi, has eoininunity outreach projects planned for this month. On l-'riday. the annual Rake-N-Hake will take the middle .school .stu­dents in grades six-eight out to (he homes of in-need individuals in llie community. The .student.s will rake leaves and leave behind ;i package of hoiiiemiide baked goods. On Nov. 13. the third-gr;ide chiss will serve food at Grace Center of Hope in Pontiac (formerly Pontiac Rescue Mission). The students will be dressed in Lrjiditignal pilgrim or

.Nstivfi! Aun.'I:ic!VI..costuriies. and will cook and serve a traditional

Thanksgiving meal to 100 home­less people. The third grade fami­lies iire donating all the turkeys and ingredients for the meal and will help the siudents that day.

Walled Lake announces first holiday snow ba l l dance

Walled Lake Community Education and Sports Around Town are pleased to ;innounce the first Snow Ball Dance, 7-9 p.m. l-riday. Dec, at Walled Lake Northern High School, 60(10 Bogie Lake Road, Commerce Township. The evening wiil include dancing, desserts and a photographer. Formal dress attire is recom­mended. The cost is SI.5 for adults ages IS and older: S12 for children ;iges (i-l?: and free lo children five and under. A $40 Eamily Discount is available for up to five people, any combina­tion. Valet parking will be avail­able for S2. For a registration form, log on to www.walled-lake.kl2.mi.us/pdf.s/HolidaySno wUall.pdf Registration deadline is Dec. 7. For more information contact the Walled Lake Community Education Center at (248)y.'56-.'iO()0.

Walled Lake middle schools host Internet safety presen­tation

The ITSAs from J;imes Geisler and Sarah Banks middle schools invite the community for an evening on Internet safety, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 al Geisler Middle .School, 46720 West Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake. The program will feature infoniiation on the latest Internet scams and dangers, and is intended for adults only. For more information con­

tact James Geisler Middle School at (248) 956-2900.

Fa i l concert

Novi Meadows vocal music students are preparing for Iheir fall concert titled "It Starts in the Heart" 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 at Novi High School. This year's theme is based on the New York Time's Best Seller "How Full Is Your Bucket'?" by Tom Rath and Donald Clifton, Ph.D., .is well as Carol McCloud's children's version "Have You Filled A Bucket Today'.'" During the school year. ihe entire Mciidows student body, in con­junction wiih the Counseling Department and Meadows' Parenting Re.speci Committee, have been working lo build their own self-esieem and the esteem of those around them through "bucket filling."

Walled Lake High School announce fa l l performances

Walled Lake Consolidated Schools' performing arts departments is proud to announce its upcoming fall per­formances.

• Walled Lake Central High School, 1600 Oakely Park Road, pre.senis "We.st Side Story" 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 29, Friday. Nov. 30 and Saturday. Dec. 1; and at 2 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 1 and Sunday, Dec. 2. Admi.ssion is SI4 for adults and $12 for senior citi­zens :ind students. A l l .seats are reserved. Tickets can be ordered online al www.wlcperformin- gans.org or by calling (248) 360-8156.

• Waljjcd L;ike Western High School. 600 Beck Road, presents "The King and 1' at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 9-10 and 16-17; and at 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 11 and 18. Admission is $15 for adults and $12 for .senior citi­zens and students. Tickets can be ordered,'.online at www.wlwtick- ets.com or bv calling (248) 956-4578. , ;

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Pafltview Elementary Pr inc ipa l Jenifer lVlichos (left), Connie Dye, Jennifer K r a m e r and Superintendent Peter Dion s tand with the Mary Anne Paulin Award for Read ing Advocacy Kramer received late last month. Kramer was presented the award by the Michigan A s s o c i a t i o n for Media in Educat ion for inst i l l ing a life-long love for reading In the s tuden t s at Parkview Elementary S c h o o l .

Novi Ath le t i c Booster's A l l Sports Pas s

Now is the time to purchase an athletic booster all-sports pass for entry into all home ath­letic events throughout the 2007-08 school year. Tournaments, invitational and pLiyoff games are excluded. The family pass includes all family members living in the same household for $140. Individual passes are $40. Plqasc bring photo identification. For more information contact Michele Rydzewski at nirydzewskiOI @yahoo.com or moiia.robinson@hotniail.com.

Sally Ride S c i e n c e invi tes kids to enter competition

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out of their cUissrooms and expe­rience engineering h;inds on by creating their dream toy or g;mic for the sixth annual TOYcliallengci*'.

Tlic mission of this toy-design competition is to motivate kids. espcci:illy girls, lo get involved in engineering, see that engineering is in everything, ;md experience engi-necring,;is fun. creative, collabora­tive and relevant to everyd;iy life.

The compctilion i.s open to fifth through eighth graders in ihe United States, its territo­ries, or possessions, and Canada during ihe 2007-08 school year. Team size can range from three to .six mem­bers, half of which must be girls. To get a team started: Fiild an,adult coach (18 years

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S t u d e n t s m a l t i n g a d i f f e r e n c e

Tliis September, fourth graders at Orchiird Hills Elemenhuy in Novi woiked tow:ird the common good of a country more than a tliousand miles away Siudents in Mrs. Cloke's and Miss Fannon's, Mr. Levin's. Mrs. Zimmemian's and Mrs. Scliuyien's classrooms put their Core Democratic Values into action by le;irning about the Doniinic;ui Republic and its people.

I-annon spent time in the Dominican Republic this past M;uch, ;ind shared her experiences with the siudents. After di.scussing the issues facing the country, and ils exla'iiie poierty. the fourth graders were given a goal: Fill 20 suitea.ses to be brought to the Dominican Republic in October. The donations wdl lie delivoa-d by a group of siu­dents from Aquin.as College in Grand Rapids. The Orchard Hills students met .-md exceeded the chal-

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Students from Orchard Hills Elementary S c h o o l in Novi .

lenge. Tbey collected new and u.sed clothes, toiletries, vitamins and Band-Aids to .send to die people of El Llano, a small town on the Dominiciui border of Haiti.

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retunis. Orchard Hills will be able to sec the people who received their donations. The students are excited to see how their work here in the United Slates can help strangers so far away.

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Christmas Walk - November 17 & 18, Noon - 4 pm Presented by Northville Chamber

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The Board of Education meet­ing began at 7 p.m. with a public hearing on Michigan Election Laws. No residents came forward and the regular meeting began as originally scheduled.

Student board member report

Student board member Vidhi Bamzai noted the successful PSAT and SAT testing the previ­ous two weekends. She also announced Uie junior varsity cross country team took first place al the Redford Union Invitational and two members of each the boys and girls cross country teams advanced to the state finals. The band also advanced to Ihe stale finals. Bamzai also announced the successful sold out performances of the High School's play, "Kiss iind Tell."

Reports to the board

• Assistant Superintendent of Academics Monique Heels intro­duced high school students Chelsea Reynolds, Saniantha Bourque and Nathan Parkins, who represented Awkward Pause, The Wildcat Roar newspaper and the yearbook, respectively, in giving a preseniation about a recent Go T E A M ! teiim-building retreat the three groups participated in on Oct 11-12 at Eagle Village in Hersey. The group participated in a number of teamwork activities and worked on a high-ropes course where they concluded by walking off the "step off' plank.

• Beels gave a brief report on the status of the district, present­ing individual reports for each school in the district. She also noted print copies are available lo parents through the school com­munications network.

Act ion Items

• The board accepted the gift of a 20-foot steel slide from Haggerty Metals in Plymouth. The slide will be used by the High School's <tirt!!-engineeriiig'class' to race gravity cars.

B o a r d M e e t i n g N o t e b o o k

• Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Bob Schram presented, and the board approved, the hiring of music teacher Krislen Dudzinski to the middle school and Karen Everingham as a madi teacher to the adult education program. Paraprofessionals Audrey Edwards went on leave to further her education and Rachel Miiller resigned because of her long com­mute. High School teachers Robert Baker and Catherine Thomson's tenure recommenda­tions were also approved.

• The board approved a $l.3 million contract with Fanning/Howey Associates, 7-0, to have die Novi-based company handle renovations at Orchard Hills, Village Oaks and Parkview elemeniaiy schools, along with other security and technology upgrades throughout the disbict. Trustees George Kortlandt and Bobbie Murphy supported the hiring of Fanning/Howey, but noted that, despite the positive working relationship the district has had with the company in the past, the board should receive information and bid such projects among oUier companies in the future.

Discussion Items

• Superintendent Peter Dion led a discussion on the Oakland County Facility Use Memorandum of Understanding. The memo, which was con­tributed to by all county superin­tendents, outlines disaster and emergency action plans where the county may have to use district school facilities as bases of opera­tion. This may include storage, medical or other uses where police and county officials take over the building and the district acts as facilitators at the locations, with some employees potentially

' acting ion a ivolunteel-i basis. Vibe President Bruce Bagdady Iei^uest-

ed a clearer definition of "disas­ter" and "emergency" and Kortlandt inquired about the exis-tence of such an agreement with the City of Novi. The board also noticed police involvement was implied, but not spelled out, in the memo and requested that it be added.

•The board delved into lengthy discussion about the potential need for online video streaming of board meetings to the public through the district Web site. Technology Systems Support Manager Wanda Ciancio and Director of Technology Jim Fry were both in attendance to answer questions from board members. Board meetings are currently broadcasted on Channel 10 in Novi multiple times a day, with video copies available at the Novi Public Library, The City of Novi cur­rently streams City Council meetings through its Web site after public interest arose. With roughly twice the budget of the city, Kortlandt said the district should not worry much about the $5,400 cost and additional $2,340 one-time set-up fee, but more on whether there is a public interest and need for video streaming to be online. Murphy added its residents might be more interested in knowing the eyents and discussions of a meeting than actually seeing the board mem­bers in action.

• The next item of discussion regarded Michigan election law as the board considers moving its May board member elections to November. The board also explored maldng board elections every other year and extending terms to six years. The cuirent election process costs the district $19,000, which could eliminated with a November election.

• The final discussion item for the evening regarded field trips.

•'Bieelsl"-''preSeiitMi "Ujicdteffig ' D E C A , band and debate" field

trips, seeking approval from the board. Locations include East Limsing, Dearborn, Boston and

, other undetermined national loca­tions. The field trips' approval will be an action item at the next meeting.

Superintendent's report

• Dion announced Michigan's State Foundation Allowance would account for a $48 increase per pupil. He said schools already receiving high amounts, such as Novi, will see a $48 increase, as lower income schools will see a $72 or $96 increase.

• He also noted the success of Uie Oct, 29 MRSA informational meeting, where representatives from St. John Providence Hospital, Oakland County and Novi Communiiy Schools spoke about tlie infection as W X Y Z - T V (Channel 7) took in the 50-minute affair.

"We want to be in a proactive mode rather than a reactive mode. We have as much information as anyone on the subject right now," Dion said. "The best prevention is good hygiene."

• Novi Middle School Principal Milan Obrenovich and a group of eighth grade students from Novi Middle School left for Washington D C at 3:30 a.m. that day and Dion reported he had talked wiUi Obrenovich around 4:30 p.m. and the trip was going well,

• Dion also reported that the district met with Plante & Moran to plan the installation of cameras and new locks in the .schools. Novi High School is expected to have the cameras installed by April, with the remaining build­ings completed duriiig summer 2008. ^

The board retired to executive session about 9:40 p.m.

School board meeting notes were taken from tlie 'Tliursday, Nov. 1 regular meeting of the Novi Community School Board. All board members were in atten­dance. Next meeting: 7 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Educational Services Building, 25345 Taft Road

Photo by JOHN HEIDER/Novl News

P l a n t i n g for t h e F u t u r e

Deerf ieid Elementary student Davld S o n g he lps to plant a bunch of tul l ip bu ibs o n a recent Fr iday morning. Students were joined by parents and teachers in planting the bulbs ln the s c h o o l ' s court-yard - wh ich wl l l b l o o m next sp r ing .

O n C a m p u s

Winning Song Eric LaPointe, a 2005 Novi

High School graduate, recently performed a song entitled "Nightmare Refrain" which he wrote, produced and recorded at the lJniversity of Michigan-Ann Arbor on Oct. 19. The song was selected as a winner of the U - M School of Music's

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W A N T T O : B E F E A T U R E D ? L e t u s k n o w a b o u t y o u r e V e n t o r s e r i d u s p l i o t o s t o b e p u b l i s h e d

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN ihat the Planfiing Commission for tiie City of Novi will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 28,2007 at 7:00 P.M. in the Novi Civic Center, 45175 W. Ten IHile Road, Novi, Ml to consider AN APPLICATION BY DETROIT EDISON FOR EXPANSION OFTHETAHOE SUBSTATION. SITE PLAN NUMBER 07-38. FOR PRE- LIMINARY SITE PLAN AND SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT 'p""f!B;;gs\ T.!.'p"sii?J"E'^TS^

g ^ M p T i r N M I L g ^ P A RFSIDENTIAI ACRgA^^^ The sublect property IS approximately 13.49 acres and ihe applicant Is proposing to construct a second Power Delivery Center and iwo capacitor banks to its existing Tahoe Substation.

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NOVI PLANNING COMMISSION (11-8-07 NN 386771) MICHAEL MEYER, SECRETARY

H A R V E S T MINISTRIES C H U R C H OF G O D

23233 Droke M.. between Grand River and Freedom roacis. Farmington (248) 478-1611

Sunday Worship 10:30 o.nn. Wednesdoy Bible Study 7 p.m.

Chiidcare Every Service • Sr Poster Ed Chandler Office Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondoy-Fridoy

FIRST C H U R C H O F T H E N A Z A R E N E

On Haggerty Rd. North of 8 Mile Rd. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Celebration 10:50 a.nn. & 6 p.m. (248)348-1700

Dr. Ron Blake. Pastor

MEADOWBROOK CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 21356 Meadowbrook Rd. In Novl (it 81/2 l ile 248-348-7757 • MCCC nrounddetrolt.blz www.mbccc.orQ • Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

For further intormotlon. ask for Denise Pan: Choirperson. The Boord of Deocons Rev Arthur Ritter, Senior Minister

H O L Y C R O S S E P I S C O P A L 10 Mile belween Meadowbrook & Haggerty

Phone 248-427-1175 Sat. 5 pm. Sun. 7:45 8t 10 am Holy EucriorM

Sunday Sctiod 8< Nursery 10 om Rev Karen Henry, Pastor

www.ctiurctx)ftheholycross.com

FAITH C O M M U N I T Y P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C H

44400 W. 10 Mile, NovL 248-349-2345 1/2 mile west of Nov! Rd.

Sunday 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Service Dr. Richard J. Henderson, Pastor

ST. J A M E S R O M A N C A T H O L I C C H U R C H

N O V I 46325 10 Mile Rd.

Novl, Ml 48374 Saturday 5:00 onn.

Sunday 8,9:30 8( 11:30 a.r-n. Reverend George Ctiornley. Pastor

Parish Offlce: 347-7776 CHURCH OF THE HOLY FAMILY 24605 Meadowbrook Rd. Novt. Ml 48375

Masses: Sat. 5 pm: Sun 7:30 a.m. 8:45 am. 10:30 om. 12:15 pm

Holy Days: 9 am. 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm Ft. Timothy Hogon, Pastor

Rev Mr William Waldmann, Deocon Rev Mr Tlmottiy J. Plion. Deacon

Parish Omce: 349-8847 NATIVITY OF THE VIROIH MAItY

GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 39851 fkis Mite Rd (5 8i Haggerty)

Plymouth. Ml 4817C Phone 734-4200131 Sundoy Services

Matins (Orttiros) 9:00 o.m., Uturgy 10:00 a.m. Rev. Fr. George M. \faporis. Pastor

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W A R D E V A N G E L I C A L P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C H 4OX0 Six Mile Rood - Northvlllo. Ml • 248.374.7400

Trodtttonci Services 9:00 ond 10:20a.m. Contemporary Service 9:00a.m.

Sunday School Sn Nursery Provided Evening Worship 7:00 p.m.

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Worship & Church School • 9:30 am Sc 11 am Childcote Avaiiobie at Ail Services

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i5evW. Kent Ciise. Senior Pastor Rev James R Russell Associate Pastor

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770 Thayer, Northville WEEKEND LITURGIES Saturday 5:00 p.m,

Sunday, 7:30,9 AM, 11 AM. 12:30 PM Church 349-2621, School 349-3610

Religious Education 349-2659 Rev, Denis Theroux. Pastor

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9 Mile & Meadowbrook Wisconsin Ev. Lutheran Synod

Sunday School and Adult Bible Class 8:45am

W orshlp 10:00am Thomas E. Schroeder. Pastor - 349-0566 FIRST UNITED METHODIST

C H U R C H OF NORTHVILLE 349-1144

8 Mile & Taft Roads Sunday Worship Sendees: 8:00.9:16 8111:00 a.m.

Rev. John Hice • Rev.Usa Cook www.fumcnorthviile.org

O A K P O I N T E C H U R C H 50200 W/, Ten Mile

Novi Sunday 9:15 a,m, and 11:15 a,m. Casual, contemporary, live band

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Meeting of Fire House Community Center 29250 Grand River Ave., Farmington Hills, Ml

Phone:(248)910-7995 • SundayWorshlpotlOa.m, Pastors Brian and Gall Lane

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, ELCA Formington Hills • 23225 Gl Rd • 248J74-0584

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission tor ihe City of Novi will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 28,2007 at 7:00 RM. in the Novi Civic Center, 45175 W. Ten Mile Road, Novi, Ml to consider A RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL FOR CONSID­ERATION OF A PLANNED REZONING OVERLAY. IN CONJUNCTION WITH REZONING REQUEST 18.676. FOR REZONING OF PROPERTY IN .SECTION 18. SOUTH OFTW/ELVE MILE. WEST OF WIXOM ROAD. FROMM. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL. R-1. ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND RA. RESIDENTIAL At^REAGE.TO RM-2. HIGH DENSITY. MID-RISE. MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. The subject property Is approxi­mately 115.89 acres and is proposed to be rezoned to facilitate the devel­opment of St. Catherine of Siena Academy afid NIcoleena Estates.

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• Ail interested persons are invited to attend. Verbal comments may be heard at the hearing and any written comments must be received by the Planning Qepartment, 45175 W.Ten Mile Road, Novi, Ml 48375 until 4:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 28,2007. Published November 8,2007

NOVI PLANNING COMMISSION MICHAEL MEYER. SECRETARY (11-8-07 NN 386767)

14A NOW NEWS-Thursday, November 8. 2007 Thursday, November 8,2007-NOVI NEWS ISA

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Victoria MItclieii, editof (248) 349-1700, ext. 102 vemitchell@gannett.com

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Wc ai the Novi New.s would like to congratulate support­ers of the Nov i Public Librai-y, City of Nov i Mayor David Landi-y, city council/nan B o b G a l l and council newcomers Kaihy Crawford and David Staudt.

A l l were winners in tile Tuesday, Nov. 6 City of Novi general election.

Voters turned out, in low numbers, and mailed in ballots supporting their leaders and the $16 il l i l l ion library bond proposal lor the construction o f a 60,000-square-foot facil­ity.

Once the conletti settles, the hai'd work wi l l begin and we believe and challenge all involved to represent the city in a fair and diligent manner

Once again, congratulations.

H e y , N o v i : W h a t ' s Y o u r S t o r y ?

We're looking for you! The Nov! News is currently looking

to interview local residents regarding the following topics:

• Are you a high school student who receives an allowance

from your parents?

• Are you a high school student who has an Interesting |ob?

• Are you a Novi senior citizen with an interesting job or

hobby?

• Are you a working woman who has recently returned to

work?

• Are you a Novi resident interested in sharing a stoiv about

how your religious faith has carried you through tough times?

• During the past six months, have you moved into a newly

construcled home?

• Do you spend more than $100 per week on gasoline?

•Are you a single parent?

Contact Novi News editor Victoria Mitchell at (248) 349-

1700, ext. 102 or e-mail vemitchell@gannett.com.

P o l i t i c s S h o u l d

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Look, 1 like the give ,ind lake of a good political battle as much as the nc.\t guy. 1 also support Ihe cau.sc.s Bruce Fealk, a Democrat and member of the anti-war group moveon.org exposes, i.e. ending Ihe war in Iraq and expanding children's health care.

HowcveL as a former Michigan Stale superintendent of schools and Stale Mental Health director 1 strongly believe politics should not be played al the expense of the mental health of. another human being.

Trent Wisccup. Congressman Knollenberg's chief of staff, has checked himself into Beaumont Hospital lo deal with a mood swing disoidcr afler healed exchanges and sending out "weird and flat-out Kooky" c-mails concerning Fealk and his confronting the Congressman over his political positions on Ihe war and expanding health ciire for children.

Fealk has every right as an American citizen to question an elected official and even to videotape his response and place it on the popular website, Youtuhe. However, given the admission by Wisecup that he is suffering from a menial illness, i l

is unacceptable and in bad taste to maintain a video of the con­frontation with Wisecup at a Jocal drugstore on Youlubc, enti­tled "Trent Wisecup goe.s crazy in Rochester."

Regardless of your positions on Ule Congressman's stance on important issues of the day, milk­ing fun of mental illness should be unacceptable reg.irdlcss of one's political persuasion.

For the sake of countless American's suffering from men­tal illness, I respectfully ask that Fealk remove this video from Ihe Youtube Web site, or, al a mini­mum, change the title lo some­thing that does nol disparage a person with a serious medical issue.

Congressman Knollenberg's Democratic opponents, Nancy Skinner and Gary Peters, should also call on Feallc to do the right thing and make these changes as well.

. I salute Congressman Knollcnberg for supporting Trent and Trent for seeking help for a disciLsc that devastates far too many individuals and families across this stale and nation.

Let's not play politics with mentiil illness. •

Tom Watkins

Michigan's Slite Supemtenisnt of Schools

2001:2005

Michigan's State Mental fleallh

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S e n a t o r C l i n t o n

a n d I m m i g r a t i o n

Sen. Hillary Clinton's actual words during Ihe recent Democratic debate indicated she supports the IDEA suggested by New York Governor Spitzer for dealing widi Uie problem of ille­gal aliens. She DID NOT say she supported his three tiered plan which included 1) is.suing an ideniilication card for airplane U'avel, 2) an ordinary card, 3) a special card for driving a vehicle. Of his plan, die senator said, "11 miikes a lot of sense. No. it's not die best thing." She mendoned she understands Ihe dcsperadon die governor faces in tiying lo "gel a handle on the problem of the several million illegals in New York to fill die vacuum of die crisis caused by this adminis­tration's failure to pass compre­hensive immigration reform". 1 don't think she "waffled." (By the way. Senators Obama and Edwards support Spitzer's plan.)

Sen. Clinton has been forth­right on the main issues of the war in Iraq, health care, educa­tion, the need for diplomacy in averting war and for regaining respect and prestige for the Uniled States throughout the worid.

Instead of playing "Gotcha"

with presidential candidates, the media should be holding the hyp­ocritical Bush administration accountable for invading another country based on lies, manipula­tion of language and die imUi, dismantling the wall between separation of church and stale, violadons against the Constitution and mishandling die Katrina disaster. Meanwhile the national debt continues to reach exorbitant heights, domes­tic problems are neglected, our armed services are depleted.

Candidates for president should concenu-ate on articulat­ing dieir plans for solving serious problems rather than attacking dieir rivals.

While being skeptical of blog-gers, citizens should educate themselves on issues, candidates' views and voUng records. They should leam about identification programs in other countries. Most counuies which successful­ly manage illegal immigration have national ID cards.

Immigration is a cultural wedge issue, like a woman's right to choose and gay rights, as we recall from previous elec­tions. Wedge issues are divisive and divert attention from true issues. They appeal to emotion rather dlan reason. Voters must be wary and vigilant.

Hannah Provence Donigan

Commerce

W l i a t d o y o u t l i n k ?

W&welcome your Letter to the Editor. Please include your name, address and phone number for verification. We ask your letters be 400 w/ords or less. We may edit for clarity, space and content. • IVlall: Novi News, Letters to the Editor, 104 W Main Street, Suite 101, Northville, Ml 48167 • Fax: (248) 349-9832 • E-mall: vemltchell@gannett.com • ()ead!ine: Letters must be received by 5 p.m. Monday to be published in the Thursday edition.

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L a n s i n g C o n n e c t i o n :

C a s s i s v o t e s n o t o i n c r e a s e b u d g e t s o v e r i n f l a t i o n

When a budget shortfall exists and il is clear that raising taxes is Ihe wrong wiiyjo fix the prob­lem, you must look for ways lo responsibly contain the growth of government spending. It is my belief lhal cuts ,are difficult, bul tax increases are toxic. For that reason, 1 supported only those budgets that st,iyed under Ihe rale of inflation (2.1 percent) as determined by the non-parti­san Senate and House Fiscal Agencies and the Department of Treasury al Ihe May 18, 2007 Revenue Eslimating Conference. The budgets i sup­port are Ihe K - i 2 School Aid budget. Higher Education budg­et. Community Colleges budget, Judici.uy budget. History, Arts and Libraries budget.

Transporlalion budget and the Department of Natural Resources budget.

i voted "no" on the foiiowing department budgets that exceed the projected rate of infiation:

• The Department of Agricuiture (SB 222) saw an increase in Gencrai Fund spend­ing by $2,824,200, a iO-percent increise.

• General Government (SB 229) had an increa.se in General Fund spending of $21,.')44,800, a 3.4-percent increase.

• Military and Veterans Affairs (SB 23.'!) increa.scd General Fund spending by $1,087,300, a 2.8-percent increase.

• The Slate Police (SB 238) budget increased General Fund spending by $30,642,300, a 12,6-

percenl increa.se. • Corrections (HB 4348)

increased General Fund spending by $124,207,000, a 6.6 percent incieasc.

• Department of Education (4346) increa.sed Gcnerai Fund spending by $482,900, a 7.4-per­cent increase.

• DEQ—Department of Environmental Quality (HB 4358) saw an increase of General Fund spending by $975,500, a 3.2-per-ceni increase.

• The Communiiy Health budg­et (HB 4344) increased General Fund spending by $185,228,900. a 6.3-pcrcent increase.

• Human Services (SB 232) increased Gcnerai Fund spending by $115,483,800, a 9.6-pcrcem increase.

General fund spending which consists of our state lax dollars increased $751,320,600, an increase of 8.2 percent from the previous year.

Service Tax Update

Since Ihe service lax was passed, there has been an outcry from the business communiiy in opposition to this new burden. If it goes into effect, we will have more businesses leaving Ihe state and laying off workers, resulting in decreased lax revenue putting Michigan's budget back into a simctural deficit.

As chair of the Senate Finance Committee, I held a hearing this week on SB 838, which I spon­sored, to repeal the service lax.

State S e n . Nancy C a s s i s

We must act now to prevent busi­

nesses from going dirough the costly process of complying with this tax.

As always, I look forward to your comments. You can contact me by e-mail at senncassis@sen-ate.michigan.gov, or loll free at (888) 38-NANCY.

Stale Senator Nancy Cassis (R-Novi) represents the 15th Senate District, wliich includes the lown-sliips of Commerce, Higliland, Holly, Lyon, Milford, Novi, Rose, West Bloomfleld and White Lake, as well as the villages of Holly, Milford and Wolverine Lake and the cities of Novi, Northville (Ihe Oakland County portion). Orchard Lake, South Lyon, Walled Lake and Wixom.

T O M W A T K I N S :

W e N e e d T o I n v e s t I n O u r F u t u r e - E d u c a t i o n M a t t e r s

Michigan is at a lipping point. Are we going to invest in our peo­ple and our collecuve future or become an economic backwater?

Many in our state capitol claim die latest budget "fix" of raising taxes will allow us to invest in education. However, die reality is the one percent increase schools may receive will not even cover the fixed cost of keeping our schools open and will do Hide to stem rising tuition at our commu­nity colleges and state univefsi-ties. At best, this modest increase in cducadonal funding helps our schools from falling further behind. 'Vet, in this time of hyper­active global competition, staying even is falling behind.

The only Uiing worse in not investing io education diat ivIlI prepare our children for Ihe future is pretending that we are When we are not Michigan has been disin-vesting in education over the past few years while other states and

nations are increasing dieir invest­ment.

The need for investing in die human potential of Michigan's stu­dents and workers was driven home during my latest trip to China. I have been a student of China since a great teacher opened my eyes to this country when I was in fourth grade. I first visited China in 1989 and have traveled there many times since, including three trips tills year alone. On each trip, l have witnessed the emergence of a nation intent on challenging die United States educationally and economically, ln this century, die states and nations diat get dieir systems of education right will prosper. Michigan must make a commitment to emerge from our heritage of "lifting for a living" to a future of " i n k i n g for a living."

The Chinese are hungry for improved economic success and are unrelenting in dieir quest for education about Western language.

culture, innovation, creativity and a belter way of Ufe. Our past suc­cess does not give us a lock or guarantee on die fuhire. Our chil­dren must receive unprecedented, quahty educational opportunities and our workers on-going training if diey are to be prepared to suc­ceed in a global economy.

Confronting a Ilirbulent, Ihinsfonnational Terrifying Worid

We are confronting a world dial is rapidly changing. It is mIbulent. transfomiational and terrifying for many And it will continue to defy predictability. Are Michigan's leaders helping to pre­pare our citizens for diis reality?

During my latest tiip to China, there was a common thread among Michigan's business peo-pie and students alike: " l wish more people could see what is going on In China; we belter get

our act togedier and fast, if we wish to be relevant in die 21st century." One student comment­ed, "The global competition we are going to face is hungry, hard­working and motivated - it is scary!" Yes, it is.

No, we cannot and should not compete widi China on cheap labor. We should, however, be ramping up our insdmiions of learning to make Michigan the brain bank of die worid where everyone comes for deposits and widIdrawals. Talent will be die commodity that will mle in die future. Leadership, ideas, creativ­ity, innovation and courage are die fuel Michigan needs to spur die talent needed for growdi and eco­nomic survival. a

The world is changing much more rapidly than we are in Michigan and tiiis does not bode well for our future. Widi technol­ogy, we are living in a borderless world where ideas, talent and jobs

A b o u t T o m W a t k i n s

Tom Watldns is a busines and education consultant He served as state superintendent

.of schools from 2001-2005. Read his inter-nationally recognized repoit The New Education .(Rjevolution at www.na(S)l.org. He can befeached attdwalldIis@aoi.cQm.' ' •

can and do flow across die globe. We are hving in a world where die undereducated and uneducated will be left behind. The global economy will continue to reward not just low costs, but brampower.

Our biggest fear should not be die outsourcing of jobs to China. Our greatest fear should be die fact diat China is outpacing us and many other nations in the devel­opment of scientists, madiemati-cians, technology and knowledge woiiiers. Our hope in being glob­ally competitive is sitting in our

classrooms today. We must be committed to educate our students and workers so diey will be among die world's best and brightest i f we wish to be eco­nomically relevant in die future.

The question remains - are we investing in our ftiture? We must be willing to invest in education, talent and change if we want our state to prosper and not continue our economic slide.

We must act as if our ftiture depends on die talent we develop today - because it does.

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It tooic montlis of wran­gling, a four-hour shut­down and a month-long extension — but our political masters have at last passed an officially balanced budget, as required by the state con­stitution.

Yet nobody deserves any awards for valor.

Tragically, the folks in Lemslng almost complete­ly missed the opportunity to use the budget crisis to force major changes in the structure, workings and costs of government.

The visionary thlnkirlg this state needs so des­perately was just not there. By focusing almost entirely on the short-term arithmetic of a balanced budget, our leaders failed to use this budget as a way to express and pro­mote their long-term pri­orities for Michigan.

That is in no small part because some of them lack such priorities alto­gether. Many can barely agree on anything.

And since they lacked a shared "vision for Michigan's future, legisla­tors and the governor produced a spending plan that lacks focus, dlsci-jline or any strategy for )uilding us a future. By the numbers, what

they did was this: Adopt a $9.8 billion spending plan that "resolved" the 31.75 billion general fund budget deficit in two stages, a month apart. First, they passed an increase in the income tax and extended the sales tax to some servic­es.

Then, last week, they finally agreed on $433 million in spending cuts to finish closing the budg­et gap. Here's a look at what they did do — and the potential impact on the state:

Prisons: Ho Hum. Michigan now spends around 40 percent more on corrections than our neighboring states, around $500 million.

Each inmate costs our taxpayers half as much again as citizens in sur­rounding states pay to keep their inmates con­fined.

The $2 billion losing allocated to prisons ($500 million more than for col­leges and universities!) represents a "cut" of $66 million. True, three pris­ons will be closed. Still, this budget • represented fundamentally no change in the way we spend on corrections.

And Michigan has a long, long way yet to go to

A b o u t P h n P o w e r

Phil Power Is a longtime observer of politics, eiionomics and education Issues in Michigan, and was a regent of the University of IVIIchigan from 1987 to 1999. He Is also president and founder of The Center for IVIIchigan, a moderate think-and-do tank. These opinions and others expressed in his columns are his own and do not in any way represent official poi l^ positions of The Center for IVIIchigan. Phil would be pleased to hear from readers at ppower@hcnnet.com.

get prison spending into rational balance.

Structural Reforms: One hit, many misses. Other than allowing school districts the opportunity to get detailed data to allow competitive bidding on employee health care, there were no big changes made in the structure, workings and costs of government.

What about benchmark­ing public employee pen­sion, health care and other benefits to comparable rates in the private sector?

Didn't happen. What about moving

toward requiring intense collaboration between local governments and school operations, with a view towards saving money? What about movement on getting some small and cash-strapped districts to con-soli(late into fewer and more effective ones? The needle didn't move a mil­limeter.

"North Coast" Quality of Life? Not now. To attract talented people to come live in Michigan and to keep our kids from mov­ing to Chicago, we need to stress the unmatched quality of life here, our natural resources and environmental assets.

So what did the budget do? Gave the Department of Natural Resources a less-than-inflationaiy increase of $1 million (to $289 million). That will result in laying off 14 conservation officers and the closure of 37 parks. What about increasing fees for hunting and fish­ing licenses (currently far cheaper than most other states)?

Nope. Maybe in January. Maybe not. How about requiring develop­ers and business to pay the increased costs of air emission and wetlands permits and regulation? No again; the Department of Environmental Quality budget was cut by $3 mil­lion.

Higher Education: Give our lawmakers a D-i-. We're spending 25 per­cent less (inflation adjust­ed) on public universities than we were six years ago.. Other nearby states are spending around the

same percentage more than they were.

If we're going to keep our brightest at home, attract talented folks from out of state and encourage high-tech startups, we need to sus­tain and improve our col­leges and universities.

The budget gives higher education a 1 percent increase (that's less than inflation), although it does pay back the $138 million that was held back from last year's budget,

And there is always the very legitimate fear that the "balanced budget" will turn out not to be balanced after all, as has often been the case. Too often, at that time, law­makers' first instinct has been to whack spending for higher education.

Schools: Give them a C-minus. K-12 schools will get an average of 1 per­cent increase — less, again, than inflation. Schools will likely contin­ue to lay off teachers and other employees because increased costs (especial­ly health care and pen­sions) will outrun infla­tion.

Programs for math and science in middle schools were cut — an especially dismaying move. Michigan's greatest asset is the skills and brain power of our kids. But does the budget make this a priority or assure that as much of school funding as possible gets to the classroom, ra&ler than get lost in overhead costs? Nope.

Taxes: Pure uncertain­ty. For businesses think­ing to expand in Michigan, a simple, understandable and pre­dictable tax system is absolutely essential-Instead, we're back at square one, with busi­nesses fighting anew to repeal yet another poorly written tax law: The arbi-traiy, inexplicable, incomprehensible and probably l Inenforceable 6 percent sales tax on a bizarre array of services.

Numerous economists see broad, low-rate serv­ice taxes as a good way to modernize the state tax structure, but nobody advocates passing a tax

on a grab bag of unrelat­ed services at the last minute, in the middle of the night, with no public hearings, at a rate triple what the governor origi­nally proposed.

Legislature: Ugly sym­bolism. We've known a budget crisis has been brewing for a couple of years now. But last month, unable to pass a balanced budget by the constitutional deaclline of Oct. 1, the legislature, after thrashing around like a wounded whale, adopted a "continuation" budget. The budget for this fiscal year was only finally adopted at 4 a.m. last Thursday. Yet law­makers decided to reward their performance by boosting their own budg­ets by 2.9 percent, bring­ing the cost of the House and Senate to $114.5 mil­lion.

Future Budgets: More chronic structural budget deficits. Center for Michigan Executive Director John Bebow said, "They're going to be back at it for the: next sev­eral years because they haven't dealt with' struc­tural reforms." Tom Clay, the former research director at the Citizens Research Council said, "We're going to continue to have the same problem we have been having. By 2009, they'll have anoth­er half-billion-dollar deficit, even if the econo­my improves."

So, all in all, where are we?

Sadly, this budget unintentionally offers clear evidence that Michigan's political, poli­cy-making, taxing and spending systems are broken. The interests of IO milUon Michigan ciU-zens continue to be held hostage to the partisan agendas of both poUtical parties.

And those parties are more interested in play­ing "gotcha" games than in setting long-term prior­ities for a struggling state.

What's it all mean? Simply this: We cannot depend on our elected non-leaders for a new vision. Instead, it's up to us as citizens to craft a clearer vision for Michigan's future.

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Wise Guys Comedy Club LOCATION: 40380 Grand River

Ave,, Novi DATE: Nov, 8-10, Jim Hamm, a

highly animated, fast paced comic using music, facial dexteri­ty and voice inflections,

DATE: Nov. 22-24, Rich Guzzi, hypnosis show, ticl(ets now on sale,

CONTACT Call for show limes (248) 919-3216 or visit wvw.wiseguyscomeynet

The Second City's "Dysfunctional Holiday Revue"

DATE: Opens Wednesday, Nov. 14

TIME: 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, S15; Sand 10 p.m. Fridays, $20; 7 and 9 p.m. (and 11 p.m. in December) Saturdays, S20;and8p.m. Sundays, $15

LOCATION: The Second City, 42705 Grand River Ave., Novi

DETAILS: Get a healthy dose of seasonal satire with The Second City's 31st revue; directed by Mark Levenson of Novi.

CONTACT: For ticl<ets or infor­mation, call (248) 348-4448 or visit vmv.secondcity.com

Art Van Community Events Art Van Furniture Store, 27775

Novi Road, Novi, (248) 348-8922 Children's Holiday Activity

Sheets DATE: Safurday, Nov. 10 DETAILS: Holiday activity

sheets promoting Art Van's parade float given to children vis­iting the store.

Holiday Readings for Children TIME/DATE: Noon, Saturday,

Nov. 17 DETAILS: Book read will be

"Has Anyone Seen Christmas?" in Kid's Castles play area.

"Hats Off Detroit" Hal Drive DATE: Friday Nov 16-

Sunday Nov 18 DETAILS; In partnership with

the Thanksgiving Parade Company, Art Van will be collect­ing winter hats lor local non­profit agencies; dmp off clean, new or gently used winter hats at an Art Van location.

Toys for Tots DATE: Please donate a new,

unwrapped toy lor a child and drap it off at any Art Van store. Toys will be delivered to local children by Christmas day No toy guns please.

Novi Parks Foundation Gala and Awards Presentation

DATE: Friday, Nov 9 LOCATION; Rock Financial

Showplace, Novi DETAILS; The first annual Gala

and Awards Presentation will be a black-tie alfair with a "Diamonds are Forever" theme; hors d'oeuvres, strolling dinner, dessert buffet, refreshments, live entertainment, casino gaming and silent auction; proceeds sup­port the City's park and recre­ational facilities; tickets are $200 per couple or $125 for single; purchase tickets by calling (248) 255-2608.

CONTACT: www.noviparks.org

Work of Human Hands TIME/DATE: 5-7 p.m. Saturday,

Nov. 10and8am.-2p.m. Sunday, Nov 11

LOCATION; Holy Family Church, Activity Center, 24505 Meadowbrook Road, Novi

DETAILS; Sale of handcrafted items made by artisans from developing nations of the world; proceeds directly benefit the arti­sans; sponsored by Holy Family and St. James Catholic Churches.

CONTACT: Church ot the Holy Family at (248) 349-8847

Michigan Filmmaker's Marketing and Distribution Seminar

TIME/DATE: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10

LOCATION: Lawrence Technological University, 21000 W. 10 Mile Road (west of Northwestern Hwy.), Room S321, BIdg 6, Lot D

DETAILS: One day seminar to help sell your movie; speaker is Michigan's premier independent producer Bob Brown discussing his attitudes, philosophies, les­sons and opinions on marketing and distributing your film; fee of

$65 ($55 for Michigan Production Alliance members or students with I.D.) includes seven hour seminar, lunch and beverages; register online at www.mpanii.org, e-mail info@mpami.org or call (248) 349-2666.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

TIME/DATE; 2:30-3:40 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13

LOCATION; Hickory Woods Elementary School, 30655 Novi Road

DETAILS: The Farminglon Hills Youth Theater and Sky's the Limit Productions will present their play at the school.

Novi Rotary Club TIME/DATE; Noon every

Thursday LOCATION: Novi Methodist

Church. 41671 W. 10 Mile Road DETAILS: Lunch isSIOal

meeting, visitors welcome, check website for speaker information, wVvW.novirotary.org.

Annual Holiday Raffle Dinner DATE: Fhday Dec. 14 DETAILS: Enjoy an enchanting

evening of "Dancing with the Stars;" help support our various community efforts with the pur­chase of a rattle ticket; tickets are SI 25 but only 125 will be sold; Grand Prize is $5,000 but other prizes also avwrded.

CONTACT Ginger Barrens at (248) 348-0551 or email Ginger al novirolary@twmi.rr.com

Our Chaldean Students and Neighbors: What Would You Like to Know?

TIME/DATE: 7 p.m. Wednesday Nov 14

LOCATION: Walled Lake Consolidated Schools' Educational Services Center, 850 Ladd Road, Building D

DETAILS: Leam who the Chaldeans are, their perspective on the war in Iraq and what stu­dents say about being Chaldean in metro Detroit; Chaldean' ;• desserts and tea will be served: presented by the Lakes Area Community Diversity Council; lor more information contact Cathy Ferguson at (248) 956-2091 or e-mail to fergusc@walledlake.k12.mi.us.

Presidential Council Gardeners of Novi and Northville

Monarch Migration TIME/DATE: 7-9 p.m.

Thursday, Nov 15 LOCATION: Novi Civic Center DETAILS: Guest speaker will

be Brenda Dziedzic, president of the Southeast Michigan Butterfly Association. Admission is free. Visit www.gardenersnorthville- novi.org.

CONTACT (248) 349-2352

Healthy Girls Night Out Presented by Henry Ford TIME/DATE: 6:30-8.-30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov 15 LOCATION: Hotel Baronette,

27790 Novi Road DETAILS; Henry Ford Health

System's Heart & Vascular Institute invites the public to attend a complimentary, gour­met, heart-healthy meal prepared by renowned Matt Prentice Restaurant Group. Healthcare providers will discuss the latest advances in women's heart health and answer questions. At no cost, this is part of the Hot Topics Women's Health series. Seating is limited; registration required.

CONTACT To reserve a spot call (800) 436-7936 or visit www.henryford.com/hottopics.

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Greater Novi Chamber of Commerce

We're about business. We're about networking. We're about creating excitement in busi­ness and networking! Everyone is welcome to attend any of our events. For more information call Whitney, exec­utive director at (248) 347-4622 or wmgncc@yahoo.com.

Also visit www.greater-novlchamber.com.

Sales Leads Group 1 TIME/DATE; 8:30-9:30 a.m.,

second and fourth Thursday of the month (No meeting Nov.

.22) LOCATION; Hooter's of Novi DETAILS: Serious network­

ing, no fee. CONTACT; Michelle Winn at

(248) 835-3754 Arts Round Table TIME/DATE; 5:30 p.m. first

Tuesday of every month LOCATION; Mixx Lounge,

•Main Street DETAILS; Discussing art and

culture in our area; all welcome; Iree.

Green Building 101 TIME/DATE; 8-10 a.m.

Thursday Nov 8 LOCATION; Novi Civic Center,

Council Chambers, 45175 W. 10 Mile Road

DETAILS: City of Novi Economic Development Corporation and Lawrence Tech partner for this presentation; no charge. RSVP to (248) 347-0583.

Diamonds are Forever TIME/DATE: 7 p.m.-midnight

Friday, Nov 9 LOCATION: Rock Financial

Showplace DETAILS: Novi Parks

Foundation strolling bulfet, open bar, entertainment, silent auction and casino games; $125 per per­son or $200 per couple. RSVP at (248) 255-2608.

B2B Breakfast TIME/DATE: 7:45-9 am.

Wednesday, Nov 14 LOCATION: Novi Civic Center,

45175 W. 10 Mile Road DETAILS: Hosted by Enertia

Interactive; networking at its finest; $5 lor members, $10 non-member

Financial Round Table TIME/DATE: 7:30-9 a.m.

Thursday, Nov. 15 LOCATION: Garnish, Novi

Road and Grand River Ave. DETAILS: Come and join the

discussion about the financial business, free.

CandyCaneHun-''';in(iniir' DATE: Friday, Nov 30 DETAILS: This festive holiday

5k run will welcome Santa and have a donation tent for nonper-ishable food, wrapped toys, clothing and running shoes in good shape.

Novi Chamber of Commerce The chamber is celebrating

40 years of business, repre­senting over 500 members. Our mission is to be a responsible, proactive advocate of business interests in the greater Novi area. We are business and pro­fessional people working together to enhance the life of our community and the busi­nesses in it. For more informa­tion, visit www.novichamber.com or con­tact the chamber office at (248) 349-3743

Chamber Membership Luncheon

TIME/DATE; 11:30 a.m. Thursday Nov 8

LOCATION; Carrabba's Italian Grill, 43455 West OaksDr

DETAILS; Guest speaker is Rob Casalou, President St John Providence Hospital; cost is $20.

Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce

Since 1953, the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce has proudly served as West Oakland's Regional Chamber, servicing the communities of Commerce Township, Union Lake, Walled Lake, Waterford, Wixom, Wolverine Lake and White Lake. Our purpose is to improve the quality of lite for businesses and residents in the Lakes area. We act as a unified voice on behalf of the business community, provide a forum to discuss and review topics of interest, serve as a source of information and develop, pro­grams that are responsive to the needs of the communities we serve. For more information visit wiww.lakesareachamber.com or (248) 624-2826.

Morning Connection TIME/DATE: 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 14 LOCATION:T&C Federal

Credit Union, 160 Wixom Road (near Pontiac Trail), Wwom

DETAILS: Join us for coffee and networking.

Home-based Business Roundtable Discussion

TIME/DATE: 11 ;30 a.m,-1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20

LOCATION: Chamber Board Room

DETAILS; Discussion topic is marketing your business via mar­keting/advertising, promotional items, collections and pricing; cost is $10 and includes lunch, registration required.

B U S I N E S S

Females in the Family Business Affinity Group

TIME/DATE; 8-9:30 a.m. Third Thursday of every month

LOCATIOI ; Walsh College Troy Campus

DETAILS; Walsh Business Leadership Institute invites wpmen who own, are partners in, or work for family busi­nesses. Items discussed will be common issues, and women can share solutions in a nonthreatening, noncompeti­tive, non-sales roundtable. Registration is required.

CONTACT; Jan Hubbard, jhubbard@walshcollege.edu

C L A S S E S

Providence Center for the Healing Arts

LOCATION; Assarian Cancer Center, 47601 Grand River Ave., Novi

CONTACT: (248) 465-5455 Wanted: One-Tlme Art

Workshop Instructors DETAILS: We are looking for

people who have an art or craft that they would like to share in our series of one-time work­shops; call (248) 465-5455 if interested.

Colored Pencil Workshop TIME/DATE; 1-3 p.m., sec­

ond Tuesday of every month DETAILS: Beginners wel-

comfcHuo Express Yourself with Art and

Color DETAILS; $5 materials fee; call

for times and registration. Ceramics Class TIME/DATE; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; Friday by appoint­ment

DETAILS; $10 materials fee. Knittin' Yarns TIME/DATE; 1-3 p.m.

Wednesday DETAILS; Join others and

create hats and shawls for those in need.

Creative Moments with Scrapbooking

TIME/DATE: 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday

DETAILS: $3 materials fee. Meditation TIME/DATE: 11:15 a.m.-

12:15 p.m., Thursday DETAILS; Learn proper

breathing techniques that can be used at home or on the job to help reduce stress; class held in reflection space, Cancer Center. •

Yoga Classes TIME/DATE; 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Monday (for backs); 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday (for backs); 12:30 p.m.-1;30 p.m. Wednesday (for backs); 5-6 p.m. Thursday (pre­natal); 6:05-7:05 p.m. Thursday (for backs) and 12:30-1:30 p.m. Friday (for backs)

DETAILS; $10Awalk-in; $80/10-class card; $45/5-class card; Lunch and Learn Yoga 7-week session Is $60; registration required.

Massage Therapy TIME/DATE: By appointment DETAILS: Therapeutic mas­

sage is effective for stress and tension, chronic fatigue, pain and headaches. Everyone is welcome. Patients undergoing treatment should bring physi­cian's referral. Call (248) 465-4300 for appointment; $50/50-mlnute session.

Line Dancing DATE: Monday and Friday TIME: 6:30-7:30 p.m. begin­

ners; 7:30-9:30 p.m. intermedi­ate

LOCATION: Novi Civic Center, 45175 W. 10 Mile Road

DETAILS: No partner needed; pay-as-you-go; Novi residents $5, non-residents $6.

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S C H O O L &

G O V E R N M E N T

Novi Community School District Board of Education Meeting

TIME/DATE: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov 15 .

LOCATION: Educational Services Building, 25345 Taft Road

DETAILS: Discussion to set the regular election date will take place.

CONTACT (248) 449-1204

Novi City Council Meeting TIME/DATE: 7 p.m. Monday,

Nov 26 LOCATION: Novi Civic Center,

45175 W. 10 Mile Road CONTACT; (248) 347-0470

Novi Youth Assistance General Citizens Meeting

TIME/DATE: 6 p.m Tuesday Dec. 4

LOCATION; Novi Civic Center, 45175 W. 10 Mile Road

CONTACT (248) 347-0410

L I B R A R Y

L I N E S

Novi Public Library LOCATION: 45245 W. 10 Mile,

Road..,. u ,.,,;^r."'' HOURS; 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Monday-Thursday; 10a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday

CONTACT; (248) 349-0720 Unless noted below, all pro­

grams take place at the library. Knitters and Knotters TIME/DATE; 6:30-8 p.m. sec­

ond and fourth Monday of each month

DETAILS: Drap in for informal needlework group in Youth Area; all levels welcome.

Senior Book Discussion TIME/DATE; Noon-1;30 p.m.

second Thursday of each month DETAILS: Book discussion

group for older adults facilitated by librarian; please call to join.

English Conversation Group TIME/DATE: 11 a.m.-noon

Tuesday, Nov 13, Nov 20, Nov. 27 and Dec. 4

DETAILS: Make friends and practice English; group guided by a volunteer form the Oakland County Literacy Council; no reg­istration required.

Art with Jane Alkon TIME/DATE; 1-2:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov 10 DETAILS; Grade 5 and up can

make a cool wall hanging for a material fee of $5. Please regis­ter.

Snacktales TIME/DATE: 7-7:45 p.m.

Monday, Nov 12 DETAILS: Children K-fourth

grade listen to a story then make a story-related snack; please reg­ister.

Ancestry Plus for Seniors TIME/DATE: 10:30 a.m.-12:30

p.m. Monday, Nov 12 DETAILS: Leam how to navi­

gate the huge genealogy data­base.

Charlotte's Web Book and Movie Event TIME/DATE: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov 13 DETAILS: ReadE. B.White's

book as a family, tfien come to the library to discuss it as a group and watch the movie together. Registration is required. The first 10 families to sign up receive a free copy of the "Chariotte's Web" book. The DVD will be raffled off at the end of the evening.

All About E-mail for Seniors TIME/DATE: 1-3 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 14 DETAILS: Must know the

• Deadline: Must be received by noon on Monday to be published In the Thursday edition

Call (248) 349-1700 for additional Information.

basics of navigating the internet. Pagetumers TIME/DATE: 5-5:45 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov 14 DETAILS: Join in a discussion

of "Boggart" by Susan Cooper, enjoy a snack and play a game.

Library Board Meeting TIME/DATE: 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov 14 LOCATION: Novi Civic Center,

public welcome. AARP Driver Safely Program TIME/DATE: 10a.m.-2 p.m.

Wednesday and Thursday, Nov 14 and 15.

DETAILS: AARP Driver Safety Program is an 8-hour classroom refresher that can help you leam the effects of aging on driving and how to adjust. Sessions are 4 hours, cost is $10 (must be pre-paid). Register by phone or in person.

Wood Smoke and Elbow Grease: Michigan's Culinary Heritage

TIME/DATE: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov 15

DETAILS: Author and culinary, historian Priscilla Massie and her husband, author Larry Massie, present a cooking demonstration and discuss the folklore and food of our state; registration required.

Library Closed Nov. 16 and Nov. 22

for staff training and Thanksgiving.

Starlight Story Time TIME/DATE: 7-7:30p.m., .

Dt itl:'t'our7avorit'i 'bed'-! time stories read by a librarian, PJs welcome.

Movement and Mobility TIME/DATE: 7-8 p.m.

Thursday, Nov 29 DETAILS: Pravldence-St. John

Health presents a program about preventing bone, muscle or joint problems. Registration required.

Walled Lake City Library LOCATION: 1499 E. West

Maple Road, Walled Lake HOURS: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday; 10 a,m.-5 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday; Closed Friday

CONTACT: (248) 624-3772 Classical Music Series TIME/DATE: 2 p.m. first

Tuesday of each month DETAILS; Enjoy recorded

classics, discussions and refreshments; lasts about 90 minutes.

Friends of the Library Meeting

TIME/DATE: 1 p.m. second Tuesday of month.

Book Discussion Group TIME/DATE; 12:30 p.m. third

Tuesday of each month DETAILS; Drop in for informal

discussion; bring a bag lunch; check library for current book selection.

Evening Preschool Story Hour

• TIME/DAY: 6:30 p.m. every Thursday

DETAILS: For ages 3-5, no registration requried;

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

TIME/DATE: 1 p.m. second Friday of each month

Introductory eBay Workshop TIME/DATE: 7 p.m. Tuesday,

Nov. 13 DETAILS: Presentation by

Richard Truxall; free and open to the public.

Wixom Public Library LOCATION: 49015 Pontiac

Trail, Wixom HOURS: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday

CONTACT: (248) 624-2512 ESLCafe TIME/DATE: 3:30 p.m. every

Thursday

DETAILS: Coffee and conver­sation-Improve your English speaking skills by speaking with people from other countries try­ing to improve their English; no tests; instructor help; free.

CONTACT: Karin at the Information Desk.

The Beauty of Depression Glass

TIME/DATE: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8

DETAILS: Register at Information desk.

Fabulous Fantastic Fridays "Family and Friends"

TIME/DATE: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov 9

DETAILS: For children ages 2-6 with a parent or caregiver; pro­gram offer stories, songs crafts and food.

Moonlight Story Time "Famous Favorites"

TIME/DATE: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov 14

DETAILS: For children ages 2-6 with parent or caregiver; sto­ries, songs and crafts.

Wixom Sings! TIME/DATE: 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 17 Slaves of Suspense Book

Club TIME/DATE: 2-3 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov 28 DETAILS: Discuss "A Small

Death in Lisbon" by Robert Wilson.

One-Stroke Painting: Holiday Ornament

TIME/DATE: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6

DETAILS: Paint your own glass ornament to take home.

N O V I

S E N I O R S

Novi Senior Activities Center

LOCATION: Located in the Meadowbrook Commons Senior Complex, 25075 Meadowbrook Road.

CONTACT: (248) 347-0414 Massage: 12:30-4 p.m.

Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday; call for appointment

Thursday Spirit Week Hat Day 9- 11 a.m.: Line Dance-Int 10- 10:45 a.m.: Meditation can­

celed 11:15 a.m.-12;15 p.m.: Line

Dance-Beg. Noon; Lunch

1:30-3 p.m.: Book discussion "I Feel Bad About my Neck" by Nora Ephran

2:30-3:30 p.m.: Line Dance Friday

• Spirit Week Heritage Day 9 a.m.: Stretch & Strength 10 a.m.: Body Recall Noon: Lunch 12:30 p.m.: Dupl. Bridge I p.m.: Bingo Monday Senior Center closed for

Veteran's Day Tuesday 8:30 a.m,: Panera Bread;

Coffee and Conversation 9-11 a.m.: Line Dance-lnL 10 a.m.: Asian Pacific II a.m.-noon: Computer Lab Noon: Lunch 12:30-3 p.m.: Focus Hope

Distribtuion 1 p.m.: Bingo 1-3 p.m.: "AskTheLaviiyer"by

appointment Wednesday 9 a.m.; Stretch and Strength 10 a.m.; Body Recall 10:30 a.m.: Quilting 11a.m.: TOPS; Blood Pressure 11:30 a.m.: Beg. Clogging

Noon; Lunch 12:30 p.m.: Club Clogging 1:30-3 p.m.: Sing-A-Long 2-4 p.m.: Estate Planning by

appointment 6:30 p.m.: Beg/Easy/liit.

Clogging 7:30 p.m.: Club Clogging

Waitonurood atlWeive Oaks

Independent Living Residence, Licensed Assisted Living, Licensed Memoiy Care

LOCATION: 27475 Huron Circle (adjacent to Twelve Oaks Mall)

CONTACT: (248) 735-1500 Open House TIME/DATE: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

daily or by appointment. Veteran's Day Celebration TIME/DATE: 1:30 p.m,

Monday, Nov 12 Entertainment and refresh­

ments; public welcome. Health Fair TIME/DATE: 11 a.m,-2 p.m.

Thursday, Nov 15 Various health vendors, free-

bies, raffles and a healthy buffet; learn about healthy living; public welcome.

S U P P O R T

G R O U P S

Adoptive Parent Networking Meeting

DATE: Last Wednesday of each month

TIME: 10-11 a.m. LOCATION: Holy Family

Catholic Church, 24505 Meadowbrook Road .

DETAILS: This informational meeting is open to all adoptive families in Oakland County, There is no charge. Child care is available; registration required.

CONTACT: Lisa Molloy (248) 334-3595

Bereavement Support Group DATE: Third Tuesday of each

month TIME: 7:30-9 p.m. LOCATION: Novi Civic Center,

45175 W. 10 Mile Road DETAILS: The meeting pro­

vides the opportunity for those in grief to share their story and to learn about the phases and tasks of grief. All are welcome; • no fee. • ' _

CONTACT: Michael M. Ueffrr Doctorate of Ministry

Angela Hospice Groups DFFAILS: Grief support

groups include general grief, loss of a spouse, women's grief, parents who have lost a child and a grief support quilters group. All groups are led by bereavement professionals and trained volunteers.

LOCATION; Angela Hospice Care Center, 14100 Newburgh Road, Livonia

CONTACT; Joan Lee (734) 953-6012

General Grief Support Groups

TIME/DATE; 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday of month

DETAILS: Open to all losses. Loss of Spouse/Significant

Other Support Group TIME/DATE: 6:30-8 p.m. first

Tuesday ot month Men in Grief TIME/DATE; 6:30-8 p.m.

fourth Monday ot month Suicide Loss Support

Services DETAILS: Individual and fami-

Pholo by JOHN HEIDER/Novi Nsws

F u n a n d G a m e s ! Phyl l i s Harr i son and Zaven Dol lk play a game of backgammon at Novi ' s Fox Run Vi l l age recently. Fox R u n had an open house to show off Its facil i t ies and actl t lvles avallble for residents o n Oct . 26.

ly services offered free for those who have lost a loved one through suicide; call (734) 464-7810 for more information.

Children and Teen Grief Support Groups

TIME/DATE: 5-6:30 p.m. eveiy Thursday through Nov 8

DETAILS: For children ages 6-8,9-12 and 13 and up; free of charge; Includes light meal from 5-5;30 p.m.; while children are in group sessions, parents and guardians attend their own group on how to help their children.

Heartstrings: Parents Who Have Lost a Child

TIME/DATE: 7-8:30 p.m. first Thursday of month

Grief Support Quitter's Group TIME/DATE: 1-3 p.m. first and

third Wednesday of month DETAILS: Register by calling

(734) 953-6012

DMC Huron Valiey-Sinai Hospital Support Groups ••LOCATI0N;'1'William Carls''

Drive, Commerce Al-Anon Support Group TIME/DATE: 10 a.m. every

Sunday DETAILS: Al-Anon is similar

to Alcoholics Anonymous; intended for the family and friends of someone with an alcohol problem, helping them to recover from the effects of living with a problem drinker.

CONTACT: (248) 706-1020 . Alcoholics Anonymous

Support Group TIME/DATE: 10 a.m. every

Sunday DETAILS: Support group to

attain and maintain sobriety. CONTACT; (248) 937-3314 Journeys Cancer Support

Group TIME/DATE; 7-8:30 p.m., the

first and third Monday of each-month

LOCATION: Lobby of the Charach Cancer Treatment Center, off the hospital's South Garden Entrance

DETAILS: The Charach Cancer Treatment Center hosts a support group for anyone dealing with a cancer experience or who know

someone living with cancer. CONTACT: (248) 937-5163 Alzheimer's Caregiver

Support Group TIME/DATE: 2-3:30 p.m. the

fourth Monday of each month LOCATION; Krieger Center

(South Garden Entrance) DETAILS: Designed to allow

caregivers to share tips and offer support to each other; for ques­tions or directions call (248) 937-3314.

New Parents Support Group TIME/DATE: 10 a.m. second

and fourth Wednesdays of each month

LOCATION; Hospital c Conference Center

DETAILS; A supportive envi­ronment for families to share their struggles, leam how to resolve issues after the birth of a child; discuss concerns such as sleep deprivation and coping with the emotions of parenting.

CONTACT: (248) 858-7766 Support for'SmokersiGroupi TIME/DATE: 7 p.m. first and

third Tuesday of each month DETAILS: Provides education

and support to quit smoking; no fee and no pre-registration required.

CONTACT: (248) 937-3314

Psyciiotherapy & Counseling Services

Northville Counselling Center Anxlety/Agoraphobla/Fanic

Attack Support Group TIME/DATE: second

Wednesday of each month DETAILS: Call (734)420-8175

for more information.

Neighborhood Baby-sitting Co-op

DETAILS: Using the co-op, you and your children can make friends and get what you need accomplished without the little ones In tow. Also enjoy a mom's night out and other social events,

CONTACT: Sue Tracz (248) 380-0998; ' '-'

Friendship Circle TIME/DATE: 1 p.m. second

Thursday of each month LOCATION; St. James Catholic

Church, 4632510 Mile Road, between Taft and Beck roads

DETAILS: Social group for all widows and widowers.

CONTACT; Norbert Monson (248) 851-6730, Florence Voight (248) 477-3032, Joy lovaldi (248) 348-9138 orjoyip-, valdi@earthllnk.net. , . „

MOMS Club of Novi TIME/DATE: 10 a.m. first

Thursday of each month LOCATION: Novi Civic Center DETAILS: Moms Offering

Moms Support (MOMS) is a non-profit support group for mothers who choose to stay at home with their children or work out of their homes.

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Kensington Valley Mothers of Murtiples

TIME/DATE: 7 p.m. secon(J Ttiursday of each inonth

LOCATION: Witch's Hat Depot, 300 Dorothy St., South Lyon.

DETAILS: This giqup provides inlorftiation, support and social activities for mothers of multiple birth children and their families. Mothers of multiples living iii and around the Kensington Valley school conference are all v/elcome.

COWTACT: (248) 437-5496 for more information.

Breast Cancer Support Group

DATES: Second and fourtil Tuesday of each month

LOCATION: Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital (Classroom C) Commerce

TIME: 10-11:30 a.m. DETAILS: No registration

needed. COf TACT (248) 937-5017

Crohn's & Colitis Support Group

TIII/IE/DATE: 7-9 p.m. first and third Wednesday of each month

LOCATION: Providence Park Hospital and Medical Center

DETAILS: Enter facility through southeast entrance. Meeting in Conference Room A, immediately to the left.

CONTACT Al Biggs (313) 805-7605 or Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (888) 737-2322.

HeartlaIId Hospice Volunteers Needed

TIME/DATE: Day and evening classes

L0CATI0l\l: 28588 Nortfiwestern Hwy., Suite 475, Southfield

DETAILS: Caring and com­passionate individuals needed to register lor Heartland Hospice Volunteer Training. We serve individuals and their families during their end of life journey in the Tri-County area. Office support is also needed.

CONTACT: Mary at (800) 770-9859

Novi Toastmasters TIME/DATE: 7-8:45 p.m. first

and third Tuesday of each month

LOCATION: Novi Civic Center Activities Room, 45175 W. 10 Mile Road

DETAILS: Toastmasters will help you improve your commu­nication skills, voice your opin­ion, polish your presentations and practice leadership.

CONTACT: Amy (248) 752-2800

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Chapter

TIH/tE/DATE: 11 a.m. weigh-in and 11:30 a.m. meeting every Wednesday

LOCATION: Meadowbrook Commons, 25075 Meadowbrook Road, Novi

DETAILS: $24 per annual membership, includes hand­book; $1 per meeting. New members welcome.

CONTACT: Rebecca Boyke (248) 305-8646

F A I T H

Meadowbrook Congregat ional

LOCATION: 21355 Meadowbrook Road

CONTACT: Rev. Arthur P. Ritter, Senior Minister (248) 348-7757 or visit www.mbccc.org or gmccc@arounddetroit.biz

Sunday Worship TIME: 10 a.m. Installation Service TIME/DATE: 4 p.m. Sunday,

Nov. 11 DETAILS: Installation service

for Rev. Arthur Ritter with reception immediately follow­ing.

Fi rs t B a p t i s t Church of Novi

LOCATION: 45301 W. 11 Mile Road

CONTACT: (248) 349-3647 or www.flrstbaptlstchur-chofnovl.

org Sunday Schedule Family Bible Hour: 9:45 a.m. Family Worship: 11 a.m. Bible Study: 6 p.m. Family Movie Night: 5:30

p.m., fourth Sunday of every month.

Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross

LOCATION: 40700 W. 10 Mile Road

CONTACT: (248) 427-1175 or www.churchoftheholycross.com

Sunday Worship TIME: 7:45,10 a.m. Sunday School TIME: 9 a.m. Adult Bible

Study; 10 a.m. Worship Center for ages 3-7; 10 a.m. All ages

Youth Worship TIME/DATE: 7 p.m. second

and fourth Sunday of every month

DETAILS: All youth welcome. Alzheimer's Support Group TIME/DATE: 10 a.m. second

Saturday of month DETAILS: Offering support

and open discussion for all those dealing with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia.

Church of the Holy Family LOCATION: 24505

Meadowbrook Road CONTACT (248) 349-8847 or

visit vww.holyfamilynovi.org lVlass Schedule TIME/DAY: 7:30, 8:45,10:30

a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Sunday; 7 p.m. Tuesday; 9 a.m. Wednesday-Friday; 5 p.m. Saturday

Adoptive Parent Networking lVleetIng

TIME/DATE: 10-11 a.m. last Wednesday of each month

DETAILS: This free informa­tional meeting is open to all adoptive families in Oakland County. Child care is available. Registration is required.

CONTACT: Lisa Molloy (248) 334-3595

Catholic Update TIME/DATE; 7-8:30 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 19 DETAILS: To be held In the

Family Center; guest speaker. Sister Mary Louis Putrow from Sacred Heart Seminary on "The Sacraments,. What Makes Us Catholic."

Interested In the Catholic Church?

CONTACT: Call Maria at (248)349-8847 or spiritwalk-erG01@aol.com

Oak Pointe Church LOCATION: 50200 W. 10 Mile

Road CONTACT: (248) 912-0043 or

visit ww/w.oakpointe.org Sunday Worship TIME: 9:15 and 11:15 a.m.

St. James Catholic LOCATION: 4632510 fl/lile

Road CONTACT; (248) 347-7778 iVIass Schedule TIME/DAY: 8,9:30 and 11:30

a.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. Monday-Tuesday; 7 p.m. Wednesday; 5 p.m. Saturday

Novi United IVIethodist LOCATION: 41671 W. 10 Mile

Road CONTACT: (248) 349-2652 or

visit www.umcnovl.com Sunday Worship TIME: 9:45 a.m. Peace Vigil TIME/DATE: Noon, first

Sunday of every month LOCATION: In front of the

church DETAILS: Members of the con­

gregation and the community will stand united in prayer for peace.

Artists and Grafters Wanted DETAILS: The church is host­

ing an arts and craft show Saturday, June 21,2008. Vendor space will be available indoors and out; contact Pam Davis, edleecr@yahoo.com

First United Methodist of Northville

LOCATION: 777 W Eight Mile Road, Northville

CONTACT: (248) 349-1144 or visit vww.fumcnorthville.org

Sunday Worship DETAILS: 9:15,11a.m. and 7

p.m. Healing Service TIME/DATE: 4 p.m. first

Monday of every month Men's Bible Study TIME/DATE: 6:30-7:30 a.m.

every Wednesday LOCATION: Room 10 Sharing Hearts Women's

Bible Study TIME/DATE: 12:45-2:30 p.m.

eveiy Tuesday LOCATION: Chapel upstairs DETAILS: Child care available;

cost is $11 for materials. Disciple One Bible Study TiME/DATE: 6-8 p.m. every

Sunday; or 9:30-11:30 a.m. every Wednesday

DETAILS: Course lasts.34 vreeks; covers 70 percent of the

Photo by JOHN HEIDER/Novl News

F o r b e t t e r h e a l t h

Barbara Houdley recelves a flu shot from nurse Joan Curry last Thursday morning at the Novl Senior Center. The center had seen 87 seniors through its doors by 11 a.m. to receive their 2007 flu shot.

Disciple Three Bible Study: Remember Who You Are

TIME/DATE: 9:30-11:30 a.m. every Wednesday

Disciple Bible Study: Jesus and the Gospels

TIME/DATE: 3-5 p.m. every Sunday

The Faith Club TIME/DATE: 9:30 a.m. every

other Thursday DETAILS: This interfaith group

will be reading "The Faith Club"; register at (248) 344-4248.

Suicide Loss Support Group TiME/DATE: 7 p.m. second

Thursday and fourth Monday of each month

DETAILS: New Hope Center for Grief Support is offering this sup­port group to those who have lost a loved one to suicide.

CONTACT New Hope Center for Grief Support (248) 348-0115 or www.newhopecenternet

LOGOS Youth Club TIME/DATE: 5:15-8:15 p.m.

each Wednesday DETAILS: Program Includes

recreation, dinner, bible study and music; grades 4-12.

Spirit Sings 2007 TIME/DATE: 7 p.m. Saturday,

Nov. 17 LOCATION: Ford Performing

Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave., Dearborn.

DETAILS: Presented by the Spirit of Detroit Chorus of Sweet Adelines International; tickets in advance are $20 for adults, $15 student or senior (55-I-) and $5 for children under 12, $22 at the door.

CONTACT Marilyn Bogaerts (248) 735-1516 after 6 p.m., or visit www.spiritofdetroitchorus.org

Crosspointe Meadows LOCATION: Meadowbrook

.Elementary School, 29200 Meadowbrook Road (south of 13 Mile Road)

CONTACT: (248) 427-2700,9 a.m.-2 p.m. or visit www.cross- pointemeadows.org

Sunday Woiship TIME: 9 and 10:30 a.m.

Ward Evangelical Church LOCATION: 40000 Six Mile

Road, Northville CONTACT: (248) 374-5978 Sunday AM Women's Bible

Study TIME/DATE: 10:20-11:15 a.m.

every Sunday through Dec. 30 LOCATION: Room A101-103 DETAILS: Karen Nottenkamper

covers "The Life You've Always Wanted," a study by John Ortberg.

WOW Bible Studies TIME/DATE: 9:30-11:30 a.m.

every Tuesday through Dec. 12 LOCATION: Chapel (NE comer

of church) DETAILS: Theme "In Your

Wildest Dreams;" 7 small group classes.

Book Study TIME/DATE: 7-8:15 p.m. every

WednesdaythroughDec.12 LOCATION: Room C309 DETAILS: "Discerning His

Voice" by Priscilla Shirer. MOPS TIME/DATE: 9:15-11:15 a.m.

and 7-9 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month

LOCATION: Room 0307-309

DETAILS: Support and encour­agement for mothers of young children

CONTACT Day MOPS, Jan Janke(734) 367-9171; for evening MOPS, Keli Piansinis (248) 561-8019.

Single Point Ministries For single adults 40 years and

older CONTACT (248) 374-5920 Grief and the Holidays TIME/DATE: 7-8:30 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 12 LOCATION: Room A-105 DETAILS: Cathy Ciough pres­

ents this free workshop for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one and are grieving; no registration required.

CONTACT Barb at (248) 374-5966

St. Paul Lutheran LOCATION: 201 Elm St.,

CONTACT: (248) 349-3140 Sunday Worship TIME: 8:30,11 and 11:30 a.m.

The Baha ' i Faith TIME/DATE: 11a.m. last

Saturday of every month LOCATION: 23803 Ripple

Creek SL, Novi DETAILS: This Devotional

Gathering Is focused on prayers for peace. People of all faiths welcome.

473-0355 or org

CONTACT: (248' visit www.us.bahal

First Presbyterian Church of Northville

LOCATION: 200 E. Main SL CONTACT: (248) 349-0911 Sunday Worship TIME: 9:30 and 11a.m. Single Place Ministries DETAILS: Thursday evenings;

7:30 p.m. social time; 7:45 p.m. opening; 8-9 p.m. program; $5

CONTACT: (248) 349-0911 or visit www.slngleplace.org

The One-The Only Chuck Gaidica

TIME/DATE: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov 8

DETAILS:-Presentation by Chuck Gaidica, tickets $5 per per­son.

A Quest for Singleness, Sexuality and Spirituality

TIME/DATE: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15

DETAILS: Presentation by Harold Ellens, Interim Minister at First Presbyterian Church of Troy and Psychologist practicing in Farmington Hills.

25th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner

TIME/DATE: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Nov 22

LOCATION: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 17567 HubbellatW.OuterDr., Detroit

DETAILS: To car pool to Westminster meet at Startjucks at 8:15 a.m. and return around noon; if you want to go at other times, you must contact Arthelllla Thompson at (313) 341-2697 ext. 210.

Assault Crime Prevention TIME/DATE: 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 29 DETAILS: Presentation by Ian

Kinder from the Ufe Safe Academy, LLC, a safety and self defense school.

Divorce Recovery DATE: Through Dec. 6 DETAILS: $35 per person, vari­

ous speakers, topics, pot luck dinner.

Walking Group TIME/DATE: 11:30 a.m. every

Saturday LOCATION: First, second and

fourth Saturday, Big Apple Bagel Shop, 2334 Farmington Road, Farmington; Third Saturday, Panera Bread Co., 34635 Grand River Ave., Farmington

• DETAILS: This is a walking/social group. Everyone is invited.

Four IVIondays in the Fall TIME/DATE: 7:30-9 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 12 DETAILS: Juieen Sparks pres­

ents the Celebration of Discipline in four parts: Nov. 5 Corporate • Disciplines; and Nov. 12 Grace, Forgiveness and Mercy. Book

office. Advent Candlelight Concert:

Messiah TIME/DATE: 7 p.m. Sunday,

Dec. 2 . .-DETAILS: Handel's "Messiah"

performed by the Northville Concert Chorale with Dr. Darlene Kuperus, conductor; tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for students 12-18 years old, free for under 11 years old; purchase in advance at the church office during business hours, after Sliunday services and at the door.

CONTACT: Darlene Kuperus, Mysic Director at (248) 349-0911 ext. 206

St . John Lutheran LOCATION: 23225 Gill Road,

Farmington Hills CONTACT (248) 474-0584 or

visit www.stjohn-lutheran.com Saturday Worship TIME: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Worship TIME: 9,11:15 a.m. Sunday School TIME: 10:15 a.m.

Univeralist Unitarian Church of Farmington

LOCATION: 25301 Halsted Road, Farmington Hills

CONTACT (248) 318-8044 or virww.uufarmigton.org

Faith Community Presbyterian

LOCATION: 44400 W. 10 Mile Road

CONTACT (248) 349-2345 or visit www.falthcommunity- novi.org

Sunday Worship TIME: 9,10:30 a.m. New Member Class TIME/DATE; Noon, Sunday,

Nov. 11 Bullying Seminar TIME/DATE: 7 p.m. Monday,

Nov. 12 Night Out for Parents of

Young Children TIME/DATE: 5:30 p.m. Friday,

Nov. 16 Thanksgiving Potiuck TIME'DATE: 5 p.m. Sunday,

Nov 18 Advent Woritshop TIME/DATE; 2:30 p.m. Sunday,

Dec. 2

"Discovering The Bible" Kerygma class

TIME/DATE: 7 p.m. every Tuesday

GracePointe Presbyterian CONTACT Rev. Brian C.

Sleeth, Pastor (248) 497-3178; www.gracepointepca.org; e-mail gracepolnte@mac.com

TIME/DATE: 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov 18; Dec. 23, Special Christmas Service

LOCATION: Crown Plaza Hotel, Novl

Orchard Hil ls Baptist Church LOCATION: 23455 Novi Road CONTACT Pastor Jon Hix

(248) 349-5665 Preschool/Kids Choir TIME/DATE: 7-8:15 p.m. every

Wednesday DETAILS: For ages three to six;

ongpjng event, no need to j)re-Tegistet: all are welcome.

St. John's Episcopal Church LOCATION: 574 S. Sheldon

Road, Plymouth i CONTACT: (734) 453-0190 Reinventing Your Life-God is

Calling You to a Song TIME/DATE: 7:30-9 p.m.

Wednesday evenings DETAILS: Minimum of 10 peo­

ple required to attend every ses­sion.

CONTACT Elizabeth Wilhelm (734) 953-0190 ext. 10

Red Cros& Blood Drive TIME/DATE: 2-8 p.m, Monday,

Nov 12 DETAILS: Call Carolyn Libeau

(734) 455-5395 to make an appointment or drop in.

H E A L T H

Dinner with a Doctor LOCATION: SL John

Providence Park Hospital, Grand River and Beck roads (use Beck Road entrance). Conference Rooms A, B and C,

Take Charge olYour Health During Menopause

TIME/DATE: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov 15

DETAILS: Dr. Lakshmi Gavini

Oakland Physical Therapy LOCATION: 47601 Grand River

Ave., Suite B124, Providence Park Medical Center

CONTACT: 248-380-3550 Introduction to Pilates TIME/DATE: 7 p.m. Thursday,

Nov 8 DETAILS: Basic Pilates philos­

ophy and principles. Your Career as a Physical

Therapist TIME/DATE: 7 p.m. Thursday,

Nov 29 DETAILS: For high school and

college students and parents to leam about a career as a physical therapist

Get Conditioned for Skiing TIME/DATE: 7 p.m. Thursday,

Dec. 6 DETAILS: Emphasis on

stretching and strengthening exercises.

DMC Huron Valiey-Sina! Hospital

LOCATION: 1 William Carts Dr.,

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Commerce CONTACT: (248) 937-3314

Alcoholics Anonymous Support Group

TIME/DATE: 10 a.m. every Sunday

DETAILS: No pre-reglstratlon required. For Inforniation, call (248)937-3314.

Ai-Anon Support Group TIME/DATE: 10 a.m. every

Sunday DETAILS: For family and

friends of someone with an alco­hol problem. No preregistration required. For Information, call (248)706r1020.

Alateen Support Group TIME/DATE; 10 a.m. every

Sunday DETAILS: Intended for teens

dealing with someone with an alcohol problem. No preregistra­tion required. For information, call (248)706-1020.

Breast Cancer Support Group TIME/DATE: 10-11:30 a.m.

second and fourth Thursday of every month

LOCATION: Sinai Center for Women, next to hospital's South Garden entrance.

DETAILS: This support group Is for any woman with a breast cancer diagnosis

CONTACT: (248) 937-5163 Journeys Cancer Support

Group TIME/DATE: 7-8:30 p.m. first

and third Monday of every month LOCATION: Lobby of the

Charach Cancer Treatment Center DETAILS: Support group for

those with cancer or who are related to or know someone liv­ing with cancer.

CONTACT: (248) 937-5163 Breastfeeding Classes for

Mother and Baby TIME/DATE: 10:30 a.m.-noon

Nov 13 LOCATION: Room GF-C DETAILS: Information is target­

ed towards the first year of breast­feeding. Mothers are encouraged to bring In their babies.

CONTACT: To register call (248)858-4003 or (888) 350-0900, ext. 84003

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SWOGC studio Tours LOCATION: 33300 Nine Mile

Road, Farmington. DETAILS: Come in for an up-

close look at the Southwest Oakland Cable Commission Studios local community televi­sion studio.

CONTACT Melissa Cohn (248) 473-2840

Gardeners of Northville and Novi

TIME/DATE: 6:30 p.m. second Monday of month, Sept.-May

LOCATION: Rotates between Novi Civic Center and the Northville Library.

DETAILS: Visitors welcome. CONTACT (248) 231-2334 or

visit vww.gardenersnorthville-novi.org

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43075 Crescent Blvd., Novi CONTACT (248) 347-0780

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46100 Grand River Ave. Call (248) 348-5600 or visit www.rockfinanclalshowplace.com for more Information.

America's Family Pet Expo TIME/DATE: 1-9 p.m. Friday,

Nov16;10a.m.-7p.m. Saturday, Nov 17; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Nov 18

DETAILS; Admission $4-10; parking $5. Family fun including pet shows, products, experts and adoptions. Do not bring your pets.

Wayne Dyer TIME/DATE; 2-7 p:m. Sunday,

Nov 18 ' DETAILS: Call (800) 654-5126

for information. Antique Arms Shour TIME/DATE: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday Nov 24; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov 25

DETAILS:.Costls$6, free up to age 12, Parking is $5.

Michigan Christmas Show and Marketplace

TIME/DATE: Nov 29-Dec. 2 DETAILS: 2nd annual show to

feature designer Christmas Tree Lane, unique holiday gifts, arts and crafts, gourmet foods, stock-

Pholo by JOHN HEIDER/Novi News

Heather Zarnick looks at a "puggie" at Twelve Oaks' Petiand with children Aiexa, 5, and Nathan, 2. Petland Inc. celebrated its 40th anniversary of being in business on Ocl. 21.

ing stuffers, festive holiday enter­tainment on Holiday Lights Stage; tickets $10 each.

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"Get On The Bus" Fundralsing Campaign

DETAILS: Goodwill Industries of Great Detroit, in partnership with DDOT,WJR-AMandFox2, is sponsoring a campaign called "Get on the Bus"; the public can donate towards the purchase of bus passes so that needy metro Detroiters can get to work; cam­paign runs until Nov. 15; donate by going to www.giveabuspass.org or calling (866) 593-9675.

CONTACT: www.goodwillde- troit.org

Student Mus ic Reci tals TIME/DATE: 6-8 p.m. Friday,

Nov. 9 and 2-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10

LOCATION: Music Advantage LLC, 1044 E. West Maple, Walled Lake

DETAILS: Ongoing music recitals in honor or tlie 2007 Open House, all welcome, no charge.

CONTACT (248) 960-4088

Humane Society Giving Back to Animals

TIME/DATE: 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov 10

LOCATION: Oak Park Community Center, 14300 Oak Pari< Blvd., Oak Park

DETAILS: Come join the Michigan Humane Society volun­teers as they celebrate the holidays by building dog houses, making kitty forts and blankets for the 100,000 animals the society cares for each year; items will help ani­mals in all three adoption centers in southeast Michigan. For more information or to donate materials, contact Cindy Scheuer at (248) 283-1000 ext. 136 or csheuer@michiganhuman

Livonia Youth Philharmonic of Michigan . DETAILS; Regional orchestra

has openings in intermediate and advanced orctiestras, also sax ctloir, for Interested student musicians. Rehearsals take place at Churchill High School Saturday mornings. Contact Kathy Bilger at (734) 464-8704 or auditions@LYPM.org for more information.

Northville Library Foreign Film Series

TIME/DATE: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov 19 and Dec. 17

LOCATION: 212 W.Cady St., Northville, (248) 349-3020

DETAILS: Nov 19 "Salaam Bombay," Hindi; and Dec. 17 "The Sea Inside," Spanish. All films are free, ethnic treats pro­vided; call library to make reser­vations.

City of Wixom CONTACT: Community

Services Programs, 49045 Ponliac Trail, Wixom, (248) 624-2850

Senior Ongoing Programs Some of these activities have a

fee Monday: 10-11 a.m. Exercise

Class Tuesday: 10 a.m.-noon

Knit/Crochet and Sew Group; noon-2;30 p.m. Line Dancing

Wednesday: 10-11 a.m. Exercise Class

Second Monday: 11:30 a.m. Lunch Bunch

Second Tuesday: 10 a.m. Senior Commission

Second Thursday: 11:30 a.m. Bingo

Fourth Thursday: 10-11:30 a.m. Blood Pressure

Community l ltten & Hat Drive

DETAILS: Public can drop off hals, mittens, gloves at Wixom Parks and Rec. counter by Dec. 13; benefits less fortunate people this winter season; sponsored by Wixom Teen Advisory Committee.

Tree Lighting TIME/DATE: 6:30-8 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 28 DETAILS: Watch the municipal

complex light up, sing carols for the holidays and welcome Santa; light refreshments.

Brealffast with Santa TIME/DATE: 8-11a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 15 LOCATION: Wixom

Community Center DETAILS; Fee for this event is

canned food. Visit the Fire Department on Wixom Road or

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Novi High Schoo l student Rachel Winagar donates a pint of b l o o d last Friday in the schoo l ' s gymnas ium. The R e d C r o s s sponso red b lood dr ives at both Novi and Northvi l le High schoo l s .

call (248) 624-1055 to register.

" M y Home-My Future" Seminars

TIME/DATE: 6:30 -8:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16,2008

LOCATION: Baldwin Public Library, 300 W.Merrill, Birmingham

DETAILS: The Oakland County Board of Commissioners is host­ing a series of free seminars to help residents save homes from foreclosure; information present­ed by housing industry profes­sionals and agencies; contact Oakland County Housing Counseling at (888) 350-0900, ext. 85402.

Schoolcraft College LOCATION: Schoolcraft

College, 18600 Haggerty Road CONTACT; For more informa­

tion and to register call (734) 462-4438.

Divorce Support Group TIME/DATE: 7-9 p.m. second

and fourth Tuesday of month LOCATION: Women's

Resource Center, Room 225 McDowell Center

DETAILS: Open to anyone contemplating. In the process of or having difficulty adjusting to divorce; first meeting is group discussion, next meeting features speaker Cynthia Koppin, MA, LPC, LLP; no fee or registration required.

Women's Resource Center Fall Luncheon Series

TIME/DATE: 11:45 a.m,-1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec.14

LOCATION: Schoolcraft College, VisTaTech Center

DETAILS: On Friday Bill Peterson will presents "Dancing with the Stars," dancing for fun and exercise, bring your danc­ing shoes; Oct 26 Professor Michael Swope presents "The History of Television;" Dec. 14, Professor Rodney Johnson presents "The Art of Welding," Insights about welding as an art form; $15 per luncheon; prepaid registration required.

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Asl( An Attorney DATE: Second and third

Monday of each month DETAILS: Ask an attorney

about divorce and family law; Sept.- May; walk-in, no fee; Call (734) 462-4443.

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Novi volleyball knocked off Salem and rival Northville on Saturday to capture ihe Northville district title.

It's the second-strait district title for the Wildcats, who now hope to extend on last year's run to the sweet 16.

"It was nice, back-to-back," Novi head coach Julie Fisette said. "We're looking forward to getting into the regionals.

V'lt was nice to be able to cap-tuic it and get In another week of practice."

The Wildcats started with an unusual 4 p.m. contest with Salem.

Novi won ihe first two games 25-15,25-17 before falling 25-20 in the third. The Wildcats quickly regained their composure and closed out the match with a 25-20 win.

"They got the job done," Fisette said. "I have to say thai playing at four o'clock in the afternoon is a little bit different.

"The girls pulled together." Stephanie Cripps led the way

with 15 kills and eight blocks. Paige Janer was next with 14 kills. Kim Hildreth had a strong overall game with nine kills, 34 assists and a pair of aces.

Northville used home-court

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A s Tyler Hoover , left, races ahead on a blocking assignment, Q B Mark Heard pitches out to a Wildcat runningback du r ing Nov i ' s playoff game Friday night .

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Livonia Stevenson pulled awiiy from a 14-all tie wiih 21 unanswered points to end Novi's eight-game winning streak and season Friday

The Spartans won the district title with a 42-21 victory to stay unbeaten at 11-0. The Wildcats finish 9-2.

"This is a great group of young men," Novi head coach Tab Kellepourey said. "Everything that they have done, all season long, has been done with great character

"We're just extremely proud of these young men for all that they've done."

Stevenson's White brothers accounted for four of the five touchdowns for ihe Spartans.

Quarterback Mitchell White threw two touchdown passes to Austin White and another' to Myles White. Austin White also scored the final touchdown on a run. Myles and Mitchell are sen­ior twins. Autin is a sophomore.

"Congratulations to Livonia Stevenson tod^y." Kellepourey

said. "Stevenson is very well coached and a very good squad. We hope the best for them."

The Wildcats stayed in the game early thanks to (heir pass­ing attack. Mark Heard connect­ed with Brandon Bradford on two long passes that set up touchdowns.

The first, a 64-yard pass that set up a 4-yard score to Bradford, tied the .score ai seven in the first quarter.

The second, an 81-yard bomb, where Bradford was tackled at the Spartan 2. Arshaun Hall scored from (here lo tie the .score at 14.

Spartans race away

From there, it was all Spartans. Austin White hauled in his second touchdown, an 11-yarder, for ihe final points of the first halfand a 21-14 lead.

Stevenson received the kickoff to .start the second half and' scored on an 11-yard pass to Myles White.

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Catholic Central head coach Tom Mach said, "lt's win or col­lect equipment" before Friday's

game. Equipment check-in will have to wait.

The Shanwocks went on the road and knocked off Lansing Everett 21-7 Friday to capture the district title.

. "We're real happy for the kids," ghamrock head coach Tom Mach said, " l think we're improving each week, which is a sign of a good team at this point in the year."

Joe Kinville scored all three

touchdowns for the Shaihrocks (9-2) — one each in the first, third and fourth quarters.

lOnville's l-yard run wiih 5:42 left in the first started the scoring. A Chris Singer extra point put CC up 7-0, which stood into halftime.

Coty AIhble popped of a big retum on the opening Idckoff of the second half, giving the offense good field position. Amble led the Shamrocks with 73 yards rushing on 16 attempts.

The Shamrocks took more than half the quarter to punch home their second touchdown, a 7-yarder by Kinville with 5:56 left in thirtl for a 14-0 lead.

Catholic Central's final score came in the opening moments of the fourth quarter. Kinville punched home a run from the 5 with 11:29 left.

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Aflcr recovcrini! a fiiiiihic al llic Novi 27. Au.sliii While M.()rcil iiii a I-yard mn lor a cdiiilonahlc . 5-14 lead.

The Wilik-aK .--hdweil plenly iil' lljihl, and .scored (in a 12-yaid pa.ss from Heard ki Aaron i'ujih with lO.-.SX Id'l loplay. tiilliiii: llie lead l().l"i-2l.

Novi had a couple more oppor-luniiie.s lo cul inlo Ihe lead, hiil die .Sparlan defense denied llie Wildeal.s.

Auslin While pul llie game away willi a 13-yard .seorint; run wilh lofi lo pl;i)'.

"I'liey were aiile lo pul ihe b:il! ill Ihc air and pul il in Ihe end /.one al linie.s on some hrokeii eover-age.s lhal we liad." Keliepoiiiey said. "We couliln'l gel our oflense (10 pul) enough poinl.s on llie hoard lo secure some lliings.

"We pul Ihe iiall on llie field a lilllc loo much, loo."

Grounded game The Wildcats were un:ihle lo

run the hall againsl ihe Spailans. finishing wilh ihiee lolal yards on 28 ;illeinpl.s. Slcvenson finished wilh 146 yard.s on .Ki allempls. Hall w;is iield io 11 yards on nine carries.

Novi had to rely on passing, which allowed the .Spartans lo concentrate on rushing the passer ;ind knocked several yards off the nisliiiig lotahs wilh siicks.

Heard did ii;ive a big game passing, connecting on I i ol' 24 pa.s.scs for 2.30 y.ards ;iiul ;i p:iir o! .scores wilh one interception. He was sacked si.\ times and finished wilh minus-l(i yards on nine allempls.

Hradl'ord was the main weapon, collecting five catches for 172 yards.

Kellepoiirey wmled lo lliank his seniors for a season full of

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memories. "Alier slarliiig wilh an 0-2 start,

they went on an eight game win­ning streak." he said. "They were ;ihle to secure a league champi­onship when lhal league is at the end of ils lime.

"This senior group ... Ihey real­ize they were involved in a great siluatioii. We know that our sen­iors are going lo be very success­ful men. WVYe proud of ihcni. and we expect them lo be ircmendiius alumni in the future."

Jeff Tlieiseii can he reached al jlhehtvi(S'i;iwnell.com or al 1248) 349-1700. ext. 104.

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Wildca t fans to s s a fellow student in the a i r 14 t imes , one for e a c h point N o v i H igh S c h o o l s c o r e d up t o that point i n the Friday night playoff game.

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And then ihere were eight. . Catholic Cenlral will try lo con­

tinue its path to llie slate finals Friday night at Holt.

"All the ieams that are in the playoffs al this point are good," Shamrock heac) coach Mach said. "We're expecting a real hard foot­ball game."

The conibatanis had a common opponent in Lansing Everett. The Shamrocks won 21-7 last week. The Rams won Iheir closest game of the regular season, 28-21 against Everett on Oct. 5. '

Holt (11-O) has put up consis­tent offensive numbers all year. An 18-10 win al East Lansing was Ihe lowest-scoring output of Ihe year. But a 36-14 win against Okemos was the highest.

The Rams fought through five automatic playoff teams during the regular season. With two more wins in the playoffs, they've faced seven playoff teams in i 1 wins.

"Holt, they have a very good football team," Mach said. "They're very big up front. They've got three guys over 260 (pounds). They come at you.

"They do a lot of differenl things offensively. They ihrow the ball quite effectively, and they also run i i very well.

"They put a lot of pressure on your defense. Anybody that's still left in the playoffs is playing good defensively."

The Shamrocks (9-2) have also played a tough schedule, also fac­ing seven playoff teams. Cadiolic Central's only losses came to

Photos submillod by Dennis Barnes

The Shamrocks defense turns the table o n the L a n s i n g Everett offense after J a c k Daykin (12) Intercepts a pass .

J o e Kinvi l le jars a bal l loose against L a n s i n g Everett a s Paul Kanaan locates the bal l .

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Who: Catholic Central (9-2) vs. Holt (11-0) Where: Holt When: 7 p.m. Friday

Brother Rice and De La Salle in weeks four and five.

Siiice then, the Shamrock defense has stood tall during the six game winning streak. Divine Child's 14 points have been the mosl scored against theiu during the streak.

The running back by.committee approach has paid big dividends for the Shamrocks. Any of the three, Joe Kinville, Cory AIfible or Anthony Capatina could be the hero on any given night. Shane Morris and quarterback Ryan Houska have also helped wilh the ground game.

"They've both been running

very well this year, Joe Kinville and Cory Amble. They're a good 1-2 punch," Mach said. "Kinville is playing tight end sometimes, and sometimes we put him in our heiivy backfield. He does a great job.

"Cory is a liltle bit faster, hits the hole a little bit quicker. He's able lo give us thai explosiveness that we've needed."

•Mach said Morris is the best blocking back in the backfield.

"He's a two-way player that hits somebody on every play of Ihe game," Mach s.tid.

C.ipalina has Ihe ability tq run inside or outside.

But paving the way for the backs are the big boys up front.

"They have been doing a very consistent job fof us this year," Mach said. "We hope for more of the same in Ihe games to come."

Jeff Theisen can be reached at jtheiseit@gannelt.com or at (248) 349-1700, ext. 104.

Anthony Capat ina l ooks for running room against L a n s i n g Everett.

The Cathol ic Cent ra l offense awaits the snap cal l from quarterback Ryan H o u s k a .

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Kevin Longe , right, and Paul Kanaan celebrate a 15-yard sack against Lans ing Everett.

Lansing Everett (9-2) ruined the shutout with a short run with 5:58 left to play, but the Shamrock defense stayed clean the rest of the way, and Catholic Central moves on.

Kinville also played a strong game defensively. He led the learn with nine tackles (seven solo). Kevin Longe provided 1.5 sacks. Mike Martin was in on seven tackles with a sack.

The Shamrocks did a good job

of limiting the Lansing Everett passing attack. The Vikings fin­ished with 143 yards on 12-for-3i passing, but Jack Daykin and Steve Harding each picked off a pass for the Shamrocks.

"We thought that our defense has been playing very good ... especiiilly since we beat St. Mary's," Mach said. "It seems as though we got a little bit more confidence. Our defense is putting us in good position and getting the ball back for us.

"They're not allowing long

drives, and they're not allowing the other team to occupy the ball for very long." :-

Ryan Houska completed three of four passes for 36 yards. He also picked up II-yards rushing on seven attempts. Anthony Capatina collected 36 yards on 12 allempls, and Shane Morris ran for 25 yards on five attempts.

Jeff Theisen can be readied at illieisen@gannett.com or at (248) 349-1700, ext. 104.

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The Shamrock cross country team placed JOlh at SanIrday's

state meet at Michigan International Speeday in Jackson.

Zachary Oleski led Catholic Central with a 43rd-place team finish and 65th overeall.

Alex Toloff was next in 16:29.4 (50th, 76th overall), followed by Austin Zeobrowski in 16:36 (65th. 99th), John-Paul Zebrowski in 16:48.7 (85th, l27th) and Scott Hoffman in 16:58.1 (99th, i47th).

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R o c k s o l i d ! The St. Wil l iam Crusade r s varsity football t eam wi th an 8-1 record comple ted their season by defeating St . Francis Cabr in i 22-0 In a game at Ford F i e l d . The Crusaders qual if ied to part icipate in the Annua l P r ep B o w l by . f in ishing s e c o n d i n their d i v i s i o n . Their o n l y l o s s w a s to first p lace O u r Lady of Refuge. The St . W i l l i a m t eam i s ; made up of players from Nov!, South L y o n a n d Walled Lake , representing the ca tho l i c parishes of H o l y Family , St . James , St. J o s e p h a n d St Wi l l i am. Varsity p layers from Novi inc luded Jake Bates , C h r i s Diacono, J o s h Feight , B r a d Harris, Z a c h J o h n s o n , Jus t i n Michae l , Na than Peters, Derek Poppenger, offensive M V P - A l e x . K o z l o w s k i a n d defensive M V P - Derek C i n g e l .

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adviiniagc anil knoci;ed off Caninn in liircc game;., selling up a rivalry finisli forliic disirici lilic.

Lauren l-'arlcy .slancd idc I'lrsl game wilh seven aces. ;ind lhe Wildciils never looked back in a 2.5-1.";, a,-)-!';, 2.')-ISviciory.

Hildrcli) had si.i kills and 16 assists, and liaicy Milicr provided 3 i digs 1(1 lead lhe charge.

"The girls piayed aii-logeihcr, an(i ihey played well, i l was a fun victory," iMselte said. "We gol a lol of girls in."

Reglonals

•fbe Wildcats (.3-t-3-. ) will iiave iiuiiie-courl advanlage lliroughoul .Salurd;iy's regional. They face

Mercy, a leam ihc Wiiiicals have lied and beaten this year in iour-iianienl play.

"We're dennileiy nol looking pa.si Mercy, because i think lhat is an awful tiling to do," Fisetle said, " i know Ihey have the cap.ibilily, and I know they've gol some pret­ty good players."

.Shouid Novi gel pasl Mercy, liie second round holds a pair of heavyweights. Last year's slate champion Livonia Churchill sqiiiires off wilh Milford, a leam that finished second to Novi in the KVC.

The Chargers of Churchill eliniinaled llic Wildcats on Iheir way It) lhe slale lille l;isl yc;ir.

"Gelling past rcgionals has been our main goal since we've never achieved lhat iiiileslone,"

Fisetle said. "This leam could def­initely do il . They've got every­thing that i l takes."

Churchill and Milford will open the play al 10 a.m. .Saturday Novi and Mercy will follow, wilh the championship game after lhat.

Afler last week's games were paired up on Friday, the same night as football playoffs, Fisetle is hoping lo gain an advantage wilh a large home crowd Saturday

"1 prefer playing at home. We'll definitely gel more fans because of it," she said. "I'm pretty excit­ed,"

Jeff Tlieisen can be reached al jlheiseii@ganiien.com oral (248) 349-1700. ext. 104.

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Photos by JOHN HEIDER/Novi News

Novi ' s Jacqul Longe gets a hand from her teammates as she heads to the bench for a qulcl< rest dur ing Friday night 's playoff game.

Wildcat Pau la DIetz goes up h igh for a tip during Novi ' s game against Sa lem Hlgh S c h o o l last Friday.

K o c o McAboy prepares to serve for Novl High S c h o o l . The Novi H l g h S c h o o l Ijench erupts after the Wi ldca ts seal the vlc tory agains t Sa lem High S c h o o l i n last Friday night 's playoff game.

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The Novi Bohcals JV Football team completed a thrilling 2007 season in the WLJFL ch:inipi-onship game held on Nov. 4 al Walled Lake Northern High School.

Novi won convincingly 24-6. achieving every goal that the coaches had laid oul for Ihein al Ihe start of the season.

The Boiieals readied the final against lhe unbeaten 9-0 Livonia iiagics following last week's gutsy defensive playoff stand against the Falcons in Livonia.

Tlie Novi team started strong by scoring on their lirst posses­sion. Phil Ritchie carried the ball up the righl sideline for a 38-yard gain on the first play from .scrim­mage; finishing the drive off with an S-yard touchdown a few min­utes later The Eagle's were stopped on their first possession by a defensive line lhat refused lo yield. The offense continued lo dominate physically wilh yet another clock-killing drive that lead to Novi's next score early in the 2nd quarter. Novi's Kyle Matel intercepted on the last play of the half to continue the Bobcat's momentum, making the halftime score 16-0.

The Livonia Eagle's team demonstrated its resolve by scor­ing on the first drive of the second half The Bobcat's had blocked the extra point but Ian afoul of the oflicials when they ran into the Eagle's kicker. A high snap on the rc-tjy mcani thai the Eagle's were two scores behind — 16-6 with 5:58 remaining in the third quar­ter. Matel carried the bail on the ensuing drive ivith a long fun of 23 and a touchdown. Ritchie nailed his third extra point of the day to extend the lead to 18 points with 9:42 Iemainiiig in the game.

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The junior varsity B o b c a t s celebrate winn ing the title.

Defensive end Charlie 'boom boom' Ryan sacked the Livonia quarterback late to effectively end any chance the Eagle's had to get back in the game.

Novi's defensive leaders, with five or more tackles in the cham­pionship game, were Alex Caprara, Jack Pinkerton, Brett Guiboux, Matel and Nick Meadors (nine tackles). Marko SaIcic and Mark Ryan recovered Eagle fumbles. Keith Pravato and Ritchie had touchdown-saving special team tackles. On offense, QB Billy Ulle capped off a great year leading the team by example, showing true grit under pressure. Matel had 13 rushes for 60 yards and a touchdown. Ritchie caIried 24 limes for 190 yards and 2 TT); he finished the year with over 1,000 yards rushing, thanks to great teamwork demonstrated by the offense's big hitters: Mitch Pinkeiton, Jack Twomey. Ethan Roy, Blake McCuskeL Jeffrey Baker, Charlie Ryan. Graham

Gausden and Mark Ryan.

Freshman Bobcats goalline stand wins championship

The Freshman Bobcats avenged their only regular season loss to the Northville Colts to win theWUFL Super BowL 14-13.

It was only fittIng that the best teams in the league battled fierce­ly to the final second of the game. The well coached Northville Colts were the back-to-back defending Super - Bowl Champions and entered the game with a perfect 9-0 record.

The Bobcats received the open­ing kickoff and the first-year freshman drove down to the 4-yard line. Running behind the right side of the offensive line of Ryan Welch, Travis Davis. I>hilip Calhoun, and Mitchell McSweeney Michael Ulle had two carries for 12 yards and Ryan Conlon broke open a revefse for 28 yards. Andrew Schroeder pow-

T h e Novl f reshmen Bobca t s ho ld their trophy after beat-ing the Northvi l le Co l t s 14-13.

ered into the end zone on a four-yard run for the touchdown and also scored the PAT for a 7-0 Bobcats lead.

The Bobcats' defense forced the Colts lo four plays and out on their first two possessions, tiul then the Colts drove 48 yards in seven plays to tie the score before halfiime.

The second half started with the Colts receiving the kickoff and scoring on a 7-play, 59-yard drive. The PAT attempt failed opening the door for the Bobcats. On the first play of the Colts' second pos­session, Colton NeisIus caused a fumble, and Christian Durham recoveted for the Bobcats. This

was the momentum the Bobcats offense needed to spark a 10 play 60 yard drive. The drive looked like it was stalling until Neisius broke dirough a pile of Colts' defenders on his way lo a 17-yard tun on fourth down. Two plays later. Durham broke a taclde in the backfield and Ian 14 yards down the sideline for another first down. The third key play of the drive was Ryan Moore's electrify­ing 18-yard play action pass to Colton Neisius for a Bobcats' touchdoivn. On the PAT the Bobcats overcame a 5-yard delay of game penalty. Andy Mizerowski took the handoff and

beat the Colts defenders into the comer of the end zone for a 14-13 lead.

Wilh a little ksi than four min­utes lefl in the game, the Bobcats turned the ball over on downs al their 42-yard line, setting up a showdown between the powerful Colts' running game, and the league leading defense. The Colts generated three first downs setting up first down and goal at the eight yard line with time running out. Wilh the help of an unfortunate false start penalty on the Colls, the Bobcats forced a fourth down and goal at the three yard line wilh 20 seconds left. With the crowd going wild, the Colts ran wide with a sweep that killed the Bobcats all game. From his cor-nerback position, Mizerowski earned the "stick-of-ihe-ganic" award with an awesome open field tackle to stop the Colts' lead­ing rusher ending the Colls' chances for a third straight Super Bowl. Bobcats' fans and players wen] crazy and the 14-13 victory celebration began.

Neisius and Durham lead all defenders with seven tackles each, and Durham recovered a fumble. Schroeder had six tack­les. Ryan Moore and Ian Patterson both had five. The Bobcats generated 187 yards of total offense, with Neisius leading all backs with 28 yards of rushing on nine carries, 34 yards on iwiJ pass receptions, and a touchdown. Schroeder carried the ball 14 times for 34 yards, scored a touchdown, and PAT. Moore car­ried die ball 12 times for 18 yards, and was 2-for-3 passing for 34 yards and a touchdown. The Bobcats season ends with a 9-1 record and Super Bowl Championship. Congratulafions to the entire Bobcats' organiza­tion.

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The Novi giris swim and dive team upset 2006 defending league and 2007 dual meet cham­pion South Lyon on Saturday.

Widi the league meet champi­onship, Novi also earned the title of conference co-champions. Novi won with 471 points. Soudi Lyon finished second with 454, followed by Brighton (272), Milford (222), Hartland (220), Pinckney (192), Howell (179) and Lakeland (93).

Saturday's performance saw new league records in 8-of-12 events.

The stage was set for a close and exciting final'Saturday wilh Novi's outstanding effort in Friday's preliminaries, leading lo 22 giris returning with 36 indi­vidual entries, plus three relays.

On Friday, Novi's top swim­mers, to a person, mel expectations but the team needed more to con­tend with Soudi Lyon's talent. Six lower seeded Novi girls came dirough to make the finals or move up to die championship heal.

Nina Abboud dropped 5 sec­onds in the 200 free, moving from 20th to 13tii and 13 seconds in die 500 free to move up to lOlh from 18th. Heather Schramm dropped almost 3 seconds in the 100 back to place 14ih, up from her 22nd seed position. Ashley Bush improved almost a full sec­ond in the 50 free io end the day al l4tii, up from 23rd.

Madalyn Buha's 50 free was one of three Novi swimmers that moved firom the consolation heat seeding to the championship heat, improving from 13di to eighth. Stella Chung dropped a second in the 100 back to improve to sev­enth from lOtii. Sarah Berman's 10-second drop in the 500 free moved her from I4Ui to eightii.

Novi's Friday success brought tiiem into contention bul it was going to take more to win the meet.

Saturday's tone was set wilh the very first event, the 200-med-ley relay, wifli three teams con­tending for first place. The lead changed at the end of each leg but Novi's 1:51.29 (league and school record) bested South Lyon's 1:51.42 and Milford's 1:51.82. A l l three times rank among die fastest in the state this year. Novi swimmers were Ashley Bush (back), Meredith Cote (breast), Kerry Abel (fly) and Dana Hapanowicz (free).

Novi had five returnees in the 200 free and die 200 IM. The 200 free'consolation heal included M i a J i l e ' l i f k i c h (IfithJrNina Abboud (l4tii), Jacque Carless (lOlh) and Stella Chung (ninth). The championship heat matched Novi's Keiry Abel against one of Milford's very talented Johnson sisters, Rachael. The two went stroke for stroke but in Uie end Abel's 1:55.03 won by .08.

Abel's victory earned her Al l -K V C honors and was Novi's only non-relay league champion of the day.

In the 200 IM, Amber Calhey placed nintii in the consolation heat. Championship heal swim­mers included Yukie Tamura (eighth), Annalisa Morgan (sev­enth), and earning A l l - K V C hon-

Photos by JOHN HEIDER/Novl News

Wildcat Hailey Nault d ives as Novi tai<es on South Lyon.

ors, Rebecca Berman (third) and Meredith Cote (second).

In the 50 free consolation heat Ashley Bush placed 15th. Novi's two championship entrants took seventh (Madalyn Buha) and fifth (Dana Hapanowicz). Later in lhe meet, in the 100 free, the same two swimmers plaqed l l l h (Buha) and fourtii (Hapanowicz). HapanowIcz's 100 free time eamec) her a slate cut.

Not to be outdone by die swim­mers the divers put on an inipres- slveshow in bo'tifrriumljei^ arid placement. Joycln Odom lopped Novi's six returning divers witii 5th place followed by Valerie Ziegler (sixth), Emily Dempsey (seventh). A l l Thomas (ninth), Rachel Waranawicz (lOlh) and Sarah Masson (I5th).

Novi had two swimmers in the championship 100 fly heal, Kerry Abel and Mary Anolick with Anolick finishing eighth. Abel was involved in her .second event against best in tiie state talent (Mary Beth Hall of Brighton). The race lived up to its billing going stroke for stroke bul al the end Abel's A l l - K V C , personal best and Novi school record time of

57.74 came up 0.18 seconds short. Novi had five returnees in both

the 500 free and the 100 back. In the 500 free, consolation swim­mers included Abboud (I2lh) and Zerkich(lOdi).

In the championship heat, Novi placed eighth (Sarah Berman), fiftii (Jacque Carless) and fourth (Rebecca Berman). Consolation winners in the 100 back were Mary Anolick (16th) and Heather Schramm ( l l l h versus original seeding of 2 2 n d ) _ . ' •

The championship heat incljid-ed Sielki Chung (eighth), Annalisa Morgan (seventh) and Ashley Bush (fourth). Bush's pre­lim time of 1:03.39 qualified her for the slate meet.

In lhe last individual event of the day, the 100 breaslstroke, Novi's Yukie Tamura swam a life­time best placing fourth and Meredith Cote third place fini.sh earned her Al l -KVC honors.

Novi' 200 free relay team of Madalyn Buha-Rebecca Berman-Yalda Daslmalchi-Siclla Chung earned Al l -KVC honors with a third place finish. Similarly in the final event, the A l l - K V C 400 free relay of Rebecca Bcrman-Dana

W e b e r l e a d s A l l - A r e a g o l f e r s

By JeffTheisen SPORTS WRITER

Northville's Alicia Weber could usually be found right near the lop of the leaderboard during Mustang matches.

Shekepta41.I average for nine holes and 79.3 average for 18. She won medalist at the Brighton Invite-and al the regional meet. She was third at the Traverse Cily Tournament and at the W L A A Conference Tournament.

Weber finished off her season by making All-State wilh a ninlh-place finish at die state meet.

"All-State, dial's pretty sweet for a junior," Northville head coach Mary Jane Ossola said. "Not only is she talented but she's got that drive and determination.

"You really can see the results when you work hard and are ded­icated. The dedication and die tal­ent, you put tiiose togeUier and you get an All-State golfer."

Along witii All-State honors, Weber was named All-Conference and to the AIl-Toumament Team at die state meet.

"Alicia is a wonderful role model for our leam because tiiey realizB a great part of the success she has had is due to flie time and effort she puts into improving her game," Ossola said. "I expect — as does she — that she will be even better next year. I believe Alicia has the talent to play Division 1 golf, and I know that is her goal."

Playing every day with great teammates has also helped push Weber. Last year she played widi Susan Snyder, and this year she ^ l i t team medalist honofs wifli her. senior teaiIunate KIrsten

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Player of the Year Alicia Weber, Northville junior

All-Area First Team Natalie Krick, Novl junior Kirsten Friesen, Northville sr. Brlanna Roberts, Northville freshmen •Elena Thomas, Lakeland junior Sanii Grzeskowiak, South Lyon senior

Second Team Amy Bernstein, Northville sophomore

Freisen. "She has the desire to be No.

1," Ossola said. "Having Kirsten and Susan Snyder (last year) have pushed her. l think anyone, when they have quality people around them, it helps them raise their game."

First Team Novi's Natalie Krick receives

All-Area First Team honors. • Krick missed making die slate cut by one stroke. She held a sea­son average of 91 for 18 holes, witii a season-low of 83.

"Natalie is an awesome golfer who took 10th and 11 til in region-als the last two yeaIs respective­ly," Novi head coach Deb Harris said. "She is developing more shots for her game and will con­tinue 10 get better

"As an individual you have to be low three in the regional. She

Novi ' s Joce iy O d o m dives dur ing the Wi ldca t s ' last home meet of the year against South Lyon .

Wi ldca t Dana Hapanowicz s w i m s the 100 meter freestyle during Novi ' s home meet against South Lyon.

Hapanowicz-Meredith Cote-Kerry Abel took third.

Novi's league championship win in the final year of the old K V C is the culmination of four years of rebuilding lhat started wilh the iMin's 5tii place finish in 2004, fourth-place finish in 2005 and third-place finish in 2006. The climb started under coaches Larry Teahan, Ken Stark (botii still asso­ciated wilh Ihe leimi) and current assistiinl coach Bill McCord and ended under new head coach Scott Teeters and new diving coach Greichen Plamondon. During the year, coach Mark Vanderniay also provided assistance.

Novi will be sending five • swimmers in individual events to 'the slate iiicel in two weeks along with three relay teams.

Novi Boys Cross Country Novi boys cross country sent a

pair of nmncrs to the state meet Saturday in Jackson.

Josh Lumley finished 57th in 16:23.1.

"For the entire season. Josh assumed the role of our No. 1 runner," Novi head coach Robert Smith said. "I consider Josh "an old-school runner" in the fact that he look his running and his responsibilities wilh absolute conviction.

"Josh ran a 16:15 this year at

the regional meet to secure his pkice on the slarting line at MIS and into the Novi Cross Country record books."

Aaron Croad finished in 16:37.6 tophicc I06lh.

"Aaron Croad giivc our Wildcats a polcnl 1-2 punch with his great limes, fierce competitive nature, and outslanding tactical racing ability," Smith said. "Aaron could grind out a fanlastic race on shear guts and delerininalion.

"Aaron is an athlete thai 1 would encourage all young cross country runners lo model llicni-sclvcs after."

Girls Cross Country '"TlIe"Novi" girls croSs country team placed two runners in the stale meet.

Elle Robinson, a junior, crossed the line in 19:10.5 for 56lh place.

Brooke McMahan wasn't far bedhind in 66tlI place, hilling the line al 19:16.7.

l l was a personal best for Brooke and only five seconds off of one for Elle," Novi head coach Marsha Reid said, " l l was a great learning experience for both and they arc both looking forward lo qualifying again next year.

"1 am very proud of the way ihey ran al the slale meet and throughout ihe season."

Kelley Hill, Northville junior Natasha Thomas, Lakeland jr. Theresa Oamico, Lakeland sophomore Christy Cooney, South Lyon junior • • Emily Vergin, Milford freshmen

Honorable. iVIentlon Dana Czekaj, Novi senior Alex Palmer, Novi junior Lauren Ashbum, Lakeland sr. Danielle Gddair, South Lyon freshmen AmyComulh, South Lyon jr. Caitlyn O'Neill, Milford junior

has missed il by one stroke the last two years. I look for her to qualify for states next year."

Rounding oul die rest of die All-Area First Team are Northville's Kirsten Freisen and Brianna Roberts, Milford's Emily Vergin. Lakeland's Elena Thomas and South Lyon's Sami Grzeskowiak.

Second Team The All-Area Second Team

includes Northville's Kelley Hil l and Amy Bernstein, Soutfi Lyon's Christy Cooney and Lakeland's Natasha Thomas and Theresa Damico.

Honorable IMentlon Receiving All-Area Honorable

Mention honors are Novi's Dana Czekaj and Alex Palmer, Lakeland's Lauren Ashbum,

Photo by JOHN HEIDER/Novl News

M u s t a n g A l i c i a W ebe r is n a m e d A l l - A r e a Golfer of the Year after p l ac ing ninth at the state meet.

Milford's Caitlyn O'Nei l l and South Lyon. Milford and Soudi Lyon's Danielle Godair and Lakeland. The players are select-AmyComudi. ed by their coaches with final

decisions being made by sports Tlie All-Area teams combine writers Jeff Theisen and Patrick

players from Northville, Novi, Pinter.

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Roy Williams is down on the field grabbing his leg with' an excruciating expression

on his face. Next thing you know he's on the sideline stretching then jogging. Next quiirter he's sprint-, ing to the end zone. What gives?.

The all-ioo-comiiion muscle cramp. Cramps are becoming more and more of a problem at all levels of sport and while nol serious injuries perse, a large num- S e a n Bal< • her of athletes are missing more time and moret plays each year.

Dehydration is by far the most-common cause of ciamping. An electrolyte (sodium, potassium)-imbalance as well as inadequate-calcium intake can also contributt;-to cramping. If an iilhlele seems; particularly prone to cramps, it; visit to your doctor to check their-electrolyles or calcium intake may ; not be a bad idea but causes of; cramping beyond simple dehydra-;. lion ate exlremcly rare. Generally,; with today's diets, sodium is usu-:. ally abundant but for the profuse-" ly sweating .ilhlelc, a mild, tempo­rary deficiency can be present. Potassium supplemeniation in the. form of banan;is, citrus fruit and. most fruit juices is iilso helpful in maintaining llie proper balance of minerals. For the most part,' cramping usually comes down to * water, water, water.

Gatorade was originally designed to provide a source of hydration which included these important electrolytes (except cal­cium) and il does a fine job for intense physical activity though it's slightly high in sugai- for the average person just oul for a brisk walk. Some of the alternatives (such as Powerade) not only con-liun a higher sugar concentration but the main sugar they use is metabolized less efficiently by the body—in other words it can slow down digestion and doesn't pro­vide carbohydrates for continued performance at an ideal rale.; Generally for tiiose involved in;: vigorous, high-sweat producing; •dcfivitiesjtjatoradelsardasonable;; choice, for others involved in -lighter activities, a 50/50 blend of • Gatorade and water is more appro-? priate. Even belter would be jusl> plain water as the sugar and salt.; aren't necessary for someone who:'; is breaking only a light sweat. ';

In the last several years, a spike J in muscle cramps, especially dur-' ing cooler weather, has been ' observed by many sports physi- -clans iicross lhe country. A grow-' ing concern is the use of energy, drinks which can also be extreme­ly dehydrating. The components of some of these drinks can aclu-. ally increase the severily and fre-" quency of muscle cramps not to mention potentially serious side' effects if used excessively. Most of these drinks .ire also "thermo­genic" or heat-producing and may* cause intense sweating and loss of sodium and water. The caffeine in these drinks can lead lo a chronic slale of general dehydration and,' on game d.iy, also slows .ibsorp-• tion in Ihe stomach which can delay delivery of important miner­als and water iLself in the dehy­drated athlete. These drinks are probably the single biggest cause' of the sharp increase in muscle' cramping seen in the last five years.

Treatment of cramping is stretch, rest, massage and gradual return to play The best treatment for muscle cramps is prevention which starts well before game lime and actually well before game day. If you arc prone to cramping and you wait lo start • drinking until the game has start-'-ed, it's often loo liilc to complete- • ly prevent cramps. Begin drinking' water (not Gatorade) regularly the ' day of the event. Preferably this • would begin even in the days lead-' ing up to the event. Eight ounces'. of water every 10-15 minutes o f vigorous exercise is the minimum recommended water intake for' young, healthy athletes. Focus on drinking water and reserve the Gatorade for during and immedi­ately following the game when' sweating is high. RemembeL although their marketers are' happy to tell you it was scientifi-'" cally formulated, Gatorade has-never been scientifically proven. '

Dr. Sean Bak is a Novi resident' ' and an orthopaedic surgeon who ' specializes in shoulder recon- •' siruction and sports medicine. Dr Bak takes care of the athletes of several area universities and high ' schools. His practice, Porretta Center for Orthopedic Surgery, is '•' based out of Providence Hospital.

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A s s o o n as cus tomers wailt ln to the Inaln-floor retall s tore at Utopia Sa ion a n d S p a they are greeted with a wide array of products i nc lud ing

c lo th ing, jewelry and persona l g rooming needs.

B y J o l i n R. Hail SPECIAL WRITER

Downtown Northville is home to a world class salon and spa where clients enjoy the best customer

service from a business that h(is tieen nom­inated for one of iHe most prestigious aw;uds in ils industry.

Utopia Salon and Spa, at 170 E. Main, is quickly becoming the salon of choice for many people in Nordiville and surround­ing areas because of its ouLslanding repu­tation for customer service and products and services it offers.

It also helps to have a convenient loca­tion which has been updated to reflect today's fashion trends while preserving ils historic significance in downtown Northville.

"We take a different approach to our business." said owner Tita Da.skal- "We have increased die size of our business while al the same time educating ourselves to be the best in the business."

The hard work that Tita, co-owner Kelly Sesi, and their staff has put into die busi­ness was recently rewarded widi die news that Utopia has been nominated for the, internationally famous Global Salon -Business Award, which will be presented in Hollywood in June 2008,

"The aivhrd is very prestigious," Tita said. "It is ba.sed on how you grow your business and how you manage it. Tlie award is also based on salon' leadership/management, marketing/pro­motions, and most importantly — cus­tomer service."

Part of diat good customer service goes out into the community, too. Utopia pays special attcndon to Nordiville schools. For example, the salon offers special promo-dons during high school proms and prices for makeup and hair styling are very rea­sonable.

Not only has Utopia stirred up a lot of local interest and brought more people to downtown Nordiville, it has attracted some

UTOPIA SALON AND SPA

170 E. Main St., Nortllvilie

Piione • (248) 465-7700

Website www.iTiyutoplasalon.com

very talented workers, too. The salon has hired du-ee new styUsts in

die lastmondi — Timodiy Jack, JuUe Fox, and Kara Brown. Hair extensions are now available and Utopia has a new eyelash extension specialist to perform diat veiy popular procedure.

"Eyelash extension is a great idea for die holidays," Tita said. 'The extensions can last from duee-to-nuie weeks widi normal maintenance, and diey look very natural."

Some of die odier services at Utopia include massages, foot treaUnents, nails, makeup (complimentary five minute touch-up widi any service), and facials.

Tita said diat natural chemical peels named green peels are veiy popular facial treatments. She said one green peel is equal to ten microdenn treatments.

"The ingredients are so natural you can actually make lea from diem," she noted.

Of couise, hair cutting and styling is die backbone of die business and TIta wants everyone to know diat die prices are rea­sonable, ranging from $25 to $70, depend­ing on die level of expertise of each stylisL

Besides ail of die popular services diat have made Utopia Salon and Spa a suc­cess, diere are many products it sells, gain­ing a reputation for it one-stop shopping status.

As a Redken flagship salon, Utopia offers a complete line of Redken products (Redken also trains Utopia professionals.

Cus tomer s l ine up to purchase gifts, gift certificates and pe r sona l g rooming products at Utopia Sa ion and S p a in Northvil le .

too). Its other main product line is Kerastase.

The retail section of the salon on the main floor includes products like clothing, underwear, m>ikeup, facial products, jew-ehy, and men's products. A l l products can be gift-wrapped, too.

.WIdi die hoUday season coming up, Utopia has assembled a number of differ­ent gift certificates, custom made for serv­ices like foot treatments or a full day at die spa.

."Anydiing you need to buy is available here," she added. The list includes gifts for bridal party members, which is another service Utopia is involved in. The staff will arrange off-site bridal parties as well as

private on-site parties in a separate confer­ence room.

And young children are a big part of the business, too. Utopia sponsors special par­ties for girls who want to be primped and pampered with the latest makeup tips and hairstyles — in a fun party-like setting.

Tita said that her stalf is looking forward to seeing new faces — walk-ins are wel-f ome. "We are not jusi a salon," she said. "Come in and visit with us."

For more informalion on Utopia Salon and Spa call (248) 465-7700 or visit diem al 170 E. Main St., one building cast of die downtown pavilion.

The Utopia Salon and Spa Web site is www.myutopiasalon.com.

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